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

Duggirala, 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 Duggirala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duggirala in America

Duggirala is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duggirala surname appeared 223 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 Duggirala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duggirala 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 Duggirala

The surname DUGGIRALA has its origins in South India, specifically in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century CE. The name is derived from the Telugu language and is thought to be a combination of two words: "duggu," meaning "hamlet" or "village," and "irala," meaning "people" or "inhabitants."

One of the earliest mentions of the DUGGIRALA surname can be found in ancient Sanskrit manuscripts and inscriptions from the region. These records often referred to individuals or families associated with particular villages or settlements, lending credence to the theory that the name originated as a locational identifier.

The name gained prominence during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. Several historical figures from this period bore the DUGGIRALA surname, including Duggirala Ramachandra Rao, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century.

Another notable figure was Duggirala Gopalakrishna Murthy, a Telugu poet and playwright from the 18th century. His works, which included plays and poems, have been widely studied and celebrated for their literary merit and cultural significance.

In the 19th century, the DUGGIRALA surname was associated with several influential figures in the fields of politics, education, and social reform. One such person was Duggirala Veerabhadra Rao, a prominent educator and social activist who played a crucial role in the establishment of modern educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh.

During the early 20th century, the DUGGIRALA surname gained further recognition through the contributions of Duggirala Venkata Ramana Rao, a renowned lawyer and freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement. His dedication to the cause of national liberation earned him respect and admiration from his contemporaries.

Throughout its history, the DUGGIRALA surname has been closely tied to the rich cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various aspects of society, including literature, education, politics, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duggirala

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

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

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