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

Gadde, 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 Gadde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gadde in America

Gadde is the 51830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gadde surname appeared 401 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 Gadde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gadde 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 Gadde

The surname GADDE is of Indian origin, specifically from the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name can be traced back to the 10th century AD, during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty.

The word "Gadde" is derived from the Telugu language and was initially used as a title or honorific for village headmen or landlords. It is believed that the name originated from the term "Gadidalu," which means "a cluster of villages" or "a group of settlements."

In ancient times, the GADDE surname was closely associated with landowners and influential families who held significant authority and power in their respective regions. They were often responsible for overseeing the administration and governance of multiple villages under their jurisdiction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GADDE surname can be found in the inscriptions of the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh between the 12th and 14th centuries. Several prominent individuals bearing the GADDE surname were mentioned in these inscriptions, indicating their influential positions during that period.

Historically, the GADDE surname has been associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Gadde Ramanna, a renowned Telugu poet and writer who lived in the 17th century. He was widely acclaimed for his contributions to Telugu literature and his works, including the epic poem "Palnati Veera Charitra."

Another prominent figure with the GADDE surname was Gadde Venkanna, a 16th-century scholar and linguist. He is credited with translating several Sanskrit works into Telugu, facilitating the spread of knowledge and literature among the masses.

In the 18th century, Gadde Raghunatha Nayak was a renowned military commander and administrator who served under the Nizam of Hyderabad. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Nizam's territories.

During the 19th century, Gadde Venkata Reddy was a prominent social reformer and educationist. He established several schools and educational institutions, contributing significantly to the promotion of education in the region.

Gadde Janga Reddy, born in the late 19th century, was a prominent freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was a strong advocate for self-governance and played a vital role in mobilizing support for the cause.

While the GADDE surname has its roots in the Telugu-speaking regions of India, individuals bearing this name can now be found across various parts of the country and even internationally due to migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gadde

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

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

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