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

Dantuluri, 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 Dantuluri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dantuluri in America

Dantuluri is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dantuluri surname appeared 157 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 Dantuluri.

The history of the last name Dantuluri

The surname DANTULURI has its origins in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century AD. The name is derived from a combination of the Telugu words "Dantu" meaning teeth and "Luri" meaning grinder or crusher, likely referring to an occupation or profession related to dentistry or the grinding of grains.

One of the earliest known references to the name DANTULURI can be found in the inscriptions and records of the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled over the Andhra region from the 12th to the 14th centuries. The name appears in several historical manuscripts and documents from this period, often associated with individuals involved in medical or agricultural practices.

During the 16th century, the DANTULURI name gained prominence in the region of Rayalaseema, which was then under the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire. Records from this time mention a DANTULURI family that held significant landholdings and served as influential administrators and advisors to the local rulers.

In the 18th century, a DANTULURI scholar named Venkata Ramanayya (1670-1742) gained recognition for his contributions to Telugu literature and poetry. He authored several works, including the famous "Raghavapandaviyamu," a poetic retelling of the epic tales of the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Another notable figure with the DANTULURI surname was Konda Venkatappayya (1807-1898), a social reformer and advocate for women's education in the 19th century. He established several schools and educational institutions in the Rayalaseema region, working to promote literacy and empowerment for underprivileged communities.

In the early 20th century, Dantuluri Narayana Raju (1888-1949) made significant contributions to the Indian independence movement. He was a prominent freedom fighter and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, participating in various non-violent protests and civil disobedience campaigns against British colonial rule.

The DANTULURI name has also been associated with various place names and villages in Andhra Pradesh, such as Dantuluri Palli, Dantuluri Gutta, and Dantuluri Cheruvu, which may have derived their names from the surname's historical presence in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dantuluri

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

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

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