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

Damaraju, 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 Damaraju surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damaraju in America

Damaraju is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damaraju surname appeared 109 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 Damaraju.

The history of the last name Damaraju

The surname Damaraju is of Indian origin, specifically from the Andhra Pradesh region of southern India. It is believed to have originated as early as the 15th century, derived from the Telugu words "Damara" meaning "to overpower" and "ju" meaning "born of".

The name was initially associated with individuals who displayed bravery and strength in battle or other situations requiring courage. Some of the earliest references to the name Damaraju can be found in historical records and manuscripts dating back to the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th and 16th centuries.

One notable historical figure was Damaraju Venkatadri Nayakudu, a military commander who served under the Vijayanagara rulers in the early 16th century. He was renowned for his strategic leadership and valor in several battles against the invading Deccan Sultanates.

Another prominent individual was Damaraju Bhavanarayana Rao, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He authored several literary works, including the highly acclaimed "Navaratna Malika", a collection of poetic compositions celebrating the nine gems of the Vijayanagara court.

In the 18th century, Damaraju Ramakrishnayya was a well-known administrator and diplomat who served as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of the Nizam's court in Hyderabad. He was instrumental in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms.

During the British colonial period, Damaraju Surya Narayana Rao was a prominent figure who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was an ardent supporter of Mahatma Gandhi and participated in several civil disobedience campaigns against the British rule.

In more recent times, Damaraju Rajasekhar was a renowned Telugu film actor and director, who made significant contributions to the Indian cinema industry. He was born in 1944 and starred in numerous popular movies, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition.

The surname Damaraju has also been associated with various places and regions within Andhra Pradesh, such as Damaraju Peta, a locality in the city of Vijayawada, and Damaraju Konda, a hill range near Guntur district. These place names reflect the historical presence and influence of individuals bearing the Damaraju surname in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damaraju

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

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

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