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

Chunduru, 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 Chunduru surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chunduru in America

Chunduru is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chunduru surname appeared 111 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 Chunduru.

The history of the last name Chunduru

The surname CHUNDURU has its origins in India, dating back to the 16th century or earlier. It is believed to be derived from the Telugu language, which is spoken primarily in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name may have been derived from a place name or an occupation, as was common practice in naming conventions during that time.

One possible origin of the name CHUNDURU could be from the Telugu word "chundu," which means "to gather" or "to collect." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a profession or occupation related to gathering or collecting goods or materials. Alternatively, the name could be linked to a specific village or location in the southern regions of India.

Historical records and manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries have been known to mention individuals with the surname CHUNDURU. However, due to the lack of comprehensive documentation from that era, specific references are scarce. It is possible that the name appeared in local records or administrative documents from the various princely states and kingdoms that existed in the region during that time period.

The earliest recorded examples of the surname CHUNDURU can be traced back to the late 18th century, with individuals bearing this name appearing in various parts of southern India. One notable individual was Chunduru Venkata Subbaiya (1760-1820), who was a renowned Telugu scholar and poet from the Madras Presidency (now part of Tamil Nadu).

Another prominent figure with the surname CHUNDURU was Chunduru Achyuta Ramayya (1825-1890), a social reformer and educationist from Andhra Pradesh. He played a crucial role in promoting education and establishing schools in the region.

In the 20th century, Chunduru Venkata Raman (1900-1970) was a prominent Indian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of light scattering and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

Chunduru Seshagiri Rao (1920-2007) was a renowned Telugu writer and playwright, known for his influential works that explored social and political themes.

More recently, Chunduru Lakshmi Narayana (1940-2018) was a prominent Indian politician and member of the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) representing the state of Andhra Pradesh.

While the surname CHUNDURU is relatively uncommon outside of India, it has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the southern regions of the country. The name has been carried by scholars, artists, scientists, and leaders throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chunduru

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

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

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