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

Gaddipati, 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 Gaddipati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaddipati in America

Gaddipati is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaddipati surname appeared 124 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 Gaddipati.

The history of the last name Gaddipati

The surname Gaddipati originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th century AD.

The name Gaddipati is derived from the Sanskrit language, with 'Gaddi' meaning 'throne' or 'seat of power,' and 'Pati' signifying 'lord' or 'master.' This suggests that the surname might have initially been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or were part of the ruling class.

Historical records indicate that the Gaddipati surname was prevalent among the Nayak dynasty, which ruled over parts of modern-day Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu between the 16th and 17th centuries. Several notable figures from this dynasty bore the Gaddipati surname, such as Gaddipati Venkata Krishnayya (1550-1615), a prominent military commander and administrator.

In the 17th century, the Gaddipati surname appeared in various inscriptions and manuscripts from the region, often in connection with land grants and administrative appointments. One such example is the Gaddipati Lakshmayya (1620-1685), who served as a minister under the Vijayanagara Empire.

As the centuries progressed, the Gaddipati surname spread across different parts of southern India, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including literature, arts, and politics. Notable figures include Gaddipati Srihari (1824-1889), a renowned Telugu poet and playwright, and Gaddipati Venkataramayya (1867-1935), a prominent social reformer and advocate of women's education.

Other notable individuals with the Gaddipati surname include Gaddipati Srinivasa Rao (1912-1994), a renowned Telugu writer and journalist, and Gaddipati Chandrasekhar (1932-2005), a highly respected actor in the Telugu film industry.

The surname Gaddipati continues to be widely used and recognized in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, as well as among the Telugu-speaking diaspora around the world, reflecting its rich historical and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaddipati

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

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

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