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

Dasari, 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 Dasari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dasari in America

Dasari is the 28650th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dasari surname appeared 832 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 Dasari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dasari to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dasari

The surname "DASARI" has its origins in India, dating back several centuries. It is believed to have originated in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, particularly in the region around the city of Vijayawada.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it is mentioned in connection with various religious and cultural traditions. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "dasara," which refers to a festival celebrated in honor of the Hindu deity Durga.

During the medieval period, the name Dasari appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including those maintained by local rulers and chieftains. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with certain families or clans involved in administrative or military roles during this time.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Dasari Brahmananda Reddy is known to have served as a minister in the court of the Vijayanagar Empire. He played a significant role in the governance of the region and is credited with several administrative reforms.

Another notable individual bearing the Dasari surname was Dasari Narayana Rao, a renowned Telugu poet and scholar who lived in the 18th century. His literary works, including the epic poem "Narasimha Satakam," are considered masterpieces of Telugu literature.

In the 19th century, the Dasari family gained prominence in the field of education, with several members serving as teachers and administrators in schools and educational institutions across Andhra Pradesh.

Throughout history, the name Dasari has also been associated with various place names and older spellings of places in the Andhra Pradesh region. For example, the village of Dasarigudem is believed to have derived its name from the Dasari surname.

While several individuals with the Dasari surname have made their mark in various fields, such as politics, literature, and education, the name remains deeply rooted in its cultural and historical origins in southern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dasari

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

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 Dasari 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dasari has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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