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

Duvvuri, 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 Duvvuri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duvvuri in America

Duvvuri is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duvvuri surname appeared 221 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 Duvvuri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duvvuri 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 Duvvuri

The surname DUVVURI has its origins in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated sometime between the 10th and 12th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Telugu word "Duvvuru," which refers to a village or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DUVVURI can be found in the Kakatiya inscriptions, which date back to the 12th century. These inscriptions were commissioned by the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from the 12th to the 14th centuries.

The name DUVVURI is often associated with the Duvvuri village, located in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. This village has a long and rich history, with traces of human settlements dating back to the prehistoric era. It is believed that the DUVVURI family may have originated from this village, which could explain the origin of their surname.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname DUVVURI is Duvvuri Ramanamma, a renowned Telugu poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. She is best known for her work "Parijatapaharanamu," which is considered a masterpiece of Telugu literature.

Another prominent figure is Duvvuri Subrahmanyam, a famous Telugu playwright and literary critic who lived in the 20th century (1896-1966). He played a significant role in the development of modern Telugu theatre and was instrumental in popularizing the works of many renowned playwrights.

In the field of science, Duvvuri Rama Krishnaiah (1923-2003) was a notable figure. He was an Indian meteorologist and the former Director-General of the India Meteorological Department. He made significant contributions to the understanding of monsoon patterns and the development of weather forecasting techniques in India.

Duvvuri Subbarao (1881-1971) was a renowned Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1935 to 1937. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's economic policies during the pre-independence era.

Duvvuri Narasimha Reddy (1910-1976) was a prominent Telugu writer and novelist who is best known for his novel "Rudramadevi," which explores the life and struggles of the famous Kakatiya ruler, Rudramadevi. His works have had a significant impact on Telugu literature and have been widely acclaimed.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duvvuri

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

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

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