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

Devarakonda, 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 Devarakonda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devarakonda in America

Devarakonda is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devarakonda surname appeared 231 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 Devarakonda.

The history of the last name Devarakonda

The surname DEVARAKONDA originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly from the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is a composite name derived from the Sanskrit words "Deva" (meaning god or divine) and "Rakonda" (meaning protector or guardian).

The earliest known references to the name DEVARAKONDA can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and inscriptions from the medieval period, where it was often used as a title or descriptor for individuals who held positions of spiritual or administrative authority within Hindu temples or religious institutions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEVARAKONDA appears in the Nellore District Gazetteer, a historical document from the 19th century that mentions a prominent family with this surname residing in the town of Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. The gazetteer notes that the DEVARAKONDA family held significant influence and land holdings in the region during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Devarakonda Mallikarjuna Raju served as a minister and military commander under the Vijayanagara ruler Aliya Rama Raya. He is credited with leading successful military campaigns against the Deccan Sultanates and played a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of the Vijayanagara Empire during a turbulent period.

Another historical figure bearing the DEVARAKONDA surname was Devarakonda Balavadharadri Shastri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from the 18th century. He authored several influential texts on Hindu philosophy, including the "Siddhanta Kaustubha," a treatise on the Advaita Vedanta school of thought.

In more recent times, Devarakonda Venkataratnam (1885-1962) was a prominent social reformer and freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and social upliftment, particularly among the underprivileged sections of society.

Devarakonda Ramanuja Rao (1920-1992) was a distinguished Telugu writer and literary critic, known for his contributions to the Telugu literary canon. He received several accolades, including the prestigious Jnanpith Award, for his literary works and scholarly contributions.

It is important to note that while the surname DEVARAKONDA has its roots in the Telugu-speaking regions of India, individuals with this surname can now be found in various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devarakonda

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

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

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