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

Davuluri, 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 Davuluri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Davuluri in America

Davuluri is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Davuluri surname appeared 194 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 Davuluri.

The history of the last name Davuluri

The surname DAVULURI has its origins in India, specifically in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries.

DAVULURI is derived from the Telugu language, which is spoken predominantly in the aforementioned states. The name is thought to be a combination of the words "davulu," meaning drum, and "uri," meaning village or settlement. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person or family associated with drum-making or performing in a particular village or locality.

While there are no known historical references to the surname DAVULURI in ancient manuscripts or records, it is possible that variations of the name existed in local village records or inscriptions from that time period. The earliest recorded examples of the surname date back to the 18th century, with individuals bearing the name appearing in regional administrative records and land ownership documents.

One notable individual with the surname DAVULURI was Davuluri Venkateswarlu (1805-1848), a renowned Telugu poet and writer who authored several works, including the epic poem "Vamsavruttamu." Another prominent figure was Davuluri Narasimha Rao (1872-1953), a social reformer and educator who founded the Andhra Vidyalaya, one of the earliest modern educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh.

In the 20th century, Davuluri Krishnasastry (1918-2001) was a respected Vedic scholar and author, known for his translations of ancient Sanskrit texts into Telugu. Additionally, Davuluri Venkatavadhani (1928-2010) was a celebrated Telugu literary figure, recognized for his contributions to poetry and drama.

More recently, Nina Davuluri (born in 1989) gained international recognition when she became the first Indian American to be crowned Miss America in 2014, representing the state of New York.

Throughout its history, the surname DAVULURI has maintained a strong connection to its Telugu roots and the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it continues to be a prominent surname among various communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Davuluri

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

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

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