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

Edara, 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 Edara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edara in America

Edara is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edara surname appeared 113 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 Edara.

The history of the last name Edara

The surname Edara originated in India, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "edara," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." It was initially concentrated in the southern regions of India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

During the medieval period, the Edara surname was prominent among land-owning families and members of the local aristocracy. Several historical records from the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India between the 14th and 16th centuries, mention individuals bearing this surname.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Edara name can be found in a 16th-century manuscript documenting land grants and tax records. This manuscript, preserved in the archives of the former princely state of Hyderabad, lists several individuals with the surname Edara, including Edara Venkatadri Nayak, a prominent landlord and local chieftain.

In the 18th century, the Edara surname was associated with the Nizam's court in Hyderabad. Edara Mallanna, born in 1742, was a respected scholar and advisor to the Nizam, renowned for his expertise in Persian literature and Islamic jurisprudence.

As the Edara family gained prominence, they established settlements and villages that bore their name. For instance, the village of Edaragunta in present-day Telangana is believed to have been founded by members of the Edara clan in the 17th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Edara surname. Edara Satyanarayana Murthy, born in 1873, was a renowned poet and playwright who made significant contributions to Telugu literature. Edara Suryanarayana Sastry, born in 1912, was a celebrated scholar and linguist, known for his work on the Dravidian languages.

Another prominent figure was Edara Prabhakar Rao, born in 1928, who served as a justice on the Supreme Court of India from 1988 to 1993. Edara Venkata Reddy, born in 1945, was a prominent politician and served as a member of the Indian Parliament.

The Edara surname continues to be prevalent in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it is associated with a rich cultural heritage and a legacy of scholarly and professional achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edara

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

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

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