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

Doddapaneni, 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 Doddapaneni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doddapaneni in America

Doddapaneni is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doddapaneni surname appeared 123 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 Doddapaneni.

The history of the last name Doddapaneni

The surname DODDAPANENI originates from India, with roots dating back to the 15th century or earlier. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andhra Pradesh, which was once part of the historical Madras Presidency during British colonial rule.

The name DODDAPANENI is derived from the Telugu language, which is spoken predominantly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The word "Dodda" in Telugu means "big" or "great," while "Paneni" is a place name or a reference to a specific location or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DODDAPANENI can be found in a land grant document from the 16th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a family or clan residing in a particular village or region. It is possible that the name was initially used to identify individuals or families associated with a specific place or area called "Paneni."

During the medieval period, many surnames in India were derived from occupations, castes, or place names. DODDAPANENI may have been associated with a particular occupation or profession related to agriculture, administration, or military service in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname DODDAPANENI include:

1. Doddapaneni Veerabhadra Rao (1876-1952), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from Andhra Pradesh.
2. Doddapaneni Krishnaiah (1892-1972), a renowned Telugu poet and writer from Andhra Pradesh.
3. Doddapaneni Venkatramaiah (1927-2002), an Indian politician and former governor of several states, including Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
4. Doddapaneni Subbarao (1932-2018), a renowned agricultural scientist and former vice-chancellor of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University in Andhra Pradesh.
5. Doddapaneni Rajeswara Rao (1949-present), an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema.

While the surname DODDAPANENI has a rich history and cultural significance in India, particularly in the southern region, it is essential to note that this information is based on historical records and sources available at the time of writing. Further research and verification may be required to validate or expand upon the details provided.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doddapaneni

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

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

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