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

Devineni, 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 Devineni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devineni in America

Devineni is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devineni surname appeared 196 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 Devineni.

The history of the last name Devineni

The surname DEVINENI is of Indian origin, specifically from the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly as early as the 14th century.

DEVINENI is a combination of two Telugu words, "Devi" meaning "goddess" and "Neni" meaning "from." The name likely referred to a person or family hailing from a place associated with a goddess or a temple dedicated to a specific deity.

Historical records suggest that the DEVINENI surname was prominent among the Nayak rulers and feudal lords of the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled large parts of South India from the 14th to the 17th century. Some notable individuals bearing this surname during that period include Devineni Udhavalu Nayudu (1490-1542), a military commander and administrator under the Vijayanagara Empire.

Another significant figure was Devineni Chinnabhushanudu (1550-1618), a Telugu poet and scholar who authored several literary works, including the famous "Radhika Santvanamu." His contributions to Telugu literature and poetry earned him recognition and patronage from the Nayak rulers.

In the 18th century, the DEVINENI surname gained prominence among the Zamindars (landed gentry) and aristocratic families in the northern districts of the Telugu-speaking regions. One such notable figure was Devineni Venkata Krisnama Nayudu (1720-1785), a influential Zamindar and philanthropist known for his contributions to education and social welfare.

Later, during the British colonial period, several individuals with the DEVINENI surname held prominent positions in the administration and judiciary. One such figure was Devineni Venkata Subba Rao (1855-1920), a distinguished lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.

In more recent times, the DEVINENI surname has been associated with various fields, including politics, academia, and business. Devineni Nehru (1927-2018) was a prominent politician and former Member of Parliament in India, while Devineni Rajasekhar (born 1961) is a well-known actor and film producer in the Telugu film industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devineni

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

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

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