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

Chitturi, 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 Chitturi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chitturi in America

Chitturi is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chitturi surname appeared 174 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 Chitturi.

The history of the last name Chitturi

The surname Chitturi originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the southern region of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Telugu word "Chitturu," which refers to a small town or village located in the Cuddapah district of Andhra Pradesh.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chitturi can be found in ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh between the 12th and 14th centuries. These inscriptions often mentioned local chieftains, landowners, and administrators with the surname Chitturi, indicating their connection to the region.

In the 16th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, there are records of a prominent military commander named Chitturi Nayakudu, who served under the emperor Krishnadevaraya. Nayakudu played a significant role in several campaigns and battles, earning recognition for his bravery and strategic prowess.

Another notable figure with the surname Chitturi was Yellapragada Chitturi Venkataratnam, a renowned Telugu poet and scholar who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was widely acclaimed for his literary works, including translations of ancient Sanskrit texts into Telugu.

During the British colonial period, several individuals with the surname Chitturi served in various capacities within the administrative and judicial systems. One such individual was Chitturi Venkata Subrahmanyam, who held the position of a district judge in the Madras Presidency in the mid-19th century.

In more recent times, Dr. Chitturi Subba Rao, a renowned physicist and academic, made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics. Born in 1924, he held prestigious positions at various institutions, including the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Banaras Hindu University.

While the surname Chitturi is predominantly found among the Telugu-speaking communities of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it has also spread to other parts of India due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the historical regions of southern India, where it has been deeply rooted for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chitturi

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

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

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