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

Chigurupati, 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 Chigurupati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chigurupati in America

Chigurupati is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chigurupati surname appeared 184 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 Chigurupati.

The history of the last name Chigurupati

The surname CHIGURUPATI is of South Indian origin, specifically from the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 14th-16th centuries.

CHIGURUPATI is derived from the Telugu words 'chiguru' meaning 'small' and 'pati' meaning 'village' or 'hamlet'. It is believed to have been initially used as a locative surname, indicating that the family originated from or resided in a small village or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHIGURUPATI surname can be found in the inscriptions and records of the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled a significant portion of southern India between the 14th and 17th centuries. During this period, the name appears in various administrative and land-ownership documents.

In the 18th century, the CHIGURUPATI name is mentioned in the chronicles of the Nizam Shahi dynasty, which ruled the Deccan region. A notable figure was Chigurupati Venkanna (1725-1790), who served as a military commander and administrator under the Nizam's court.

As the British East India Company expanded its influence in the 19th century, the CHIGURUPATI surname is found in colonial records and census documents. One prominent individual was Chigurupati Venkata Subbarayudu (1830-1890), a Telugu scholar and writer who authored several literary works.

During the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, Chigurupati Radhakrishnayya (1885-1957) was a notable freedom fighter and social reformer from Andhra Pradesh. He actively participated in the non-violent resistance against British rule.

In more recent times, Chigurupati Jayaram (1924-2007) was a renowned industrialist and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the education and healthcare sectors in Andhra Pradesh.

The CHIGURUPATI surname continues to be prevalent in various parts of South India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it is associated with various communities and occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chigurupati

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

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 Chigurupati 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 Chigurupati was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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