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

Gadiraju, 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 Gadiraju surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gadiraju in America

Gadiraju is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gadiraju surname appeared 166 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 Gadiraju.

The history of the last name Gadiraju

The surname GADIRAJU is of Indian origin, originating from the Telugu-speaking regions of southern India. It likely dates back several centuries, to a time when surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or personal qualities.

The name GADIRAJU is believed to have its roots in the Telugu word "Gadi," which refers to a fort or a stronghold. It is possible that the surname was initially given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a fortified structure or a strategic location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GADIRAJU surname can be found in ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from the 14th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire. These inscriptions document the presence of individuals bearing this surname in various administrative and military roles within the empire.

In the 16th century, the GADIRAJU name is mentioned in historical records related to the Nayak rulers of Madurai, a powerful dynasty that ruled over parts of present-day Tamil Nadu. It is likely that members of the GADIRAJU family served as officials or advisors to these rulers.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the GADIRAJU surname. One prominent figure was Gadiraju Venkata Krishnayya (1841-1915), a renowned Telugu scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Hindu scriptures and literature.

Another notable GADIRAJU was Gadiraju Ramakrishna Rao (1882-1952), a respected Indian civil servant who served as the Diwan (Prime Minister) of the princely state of Travancore during the British Raj.

In the field of science, Gadiraju Venkata Subba Rao (1902-1982) was a pioneering Indian physicist who made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays and nuclear physics.

The GADIRAJU name has also been associated with various places and locations in southern India. For instance, there is a village called Gadiraju Veedhi in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, which may have been named after individuals or families bearing this surname.

Over time, the GADIRAJU surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Gadirajulu, Gadiraju, and Gadiraju. These variations reflect the linguistic diversity and regional dialects of the areas where the surname was prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gadiraju

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

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

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