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

Gandikota, 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 Gandikota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gandikota in America

Gandikota is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gandikota surname appeared 104 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 Gandikota.

The history of the last name Gandikota

The surname GANDIKOTA has its roots in India, specifically in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The name is believed to have originated from the town of Gandikota, which is situated in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.

The town of Gandikota dates back to the 9th century AD and was once a flourishing trading center under the Kalyani Chalukya dynasty. The name "Gandikota" is derived from the Telugu words "gandi" meaning "gorge" and "kota" meaning "fort," referring to the imposing fort that stands atop a gorge in the town.

Historical records suggest that the GANDIKOTA surname first appeared in the 14th century during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire. Several families from the region adopted the name as a marker of their origin and association with the town.

One of the earliest known references to the GANDIKOTA name can be found in the inscriptions of the Gandikota Fort, which date back to the 14th century. These inscriptions mention various individuals with the surname, indicating their involvement in the administration and maintenance of the fort.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Gandikota Suryanarayana Nayaka (born circa 1520) served as a influential military commander under the Vijayanagara ruler, Aliya Rama Raya. His bravery and loyalty were widely celebrated, and his exploits were recorded in local folklore and literature.

Another notable individual with the GANDIKOTA surname was Gandikota Venkata Subba Nayudu (1808-1876), a renowned Telugu poet and scholar who authored several literary works, including the epic poem "Subhadra Parinayam."

In the 20th century, Gandikota Sachchida Nanda Raju (1914-1997) made significant contributions to the field of law as a prominent lawyer and legal scholar. He served as the Advocate General of Andhra Pradesh and was widely respected for his expertise in constitutional law.

The GANDIKOTA surname has also been associated with several notable figures in the field of education, such as Gandikota Venkata Subba Rao (1892-1975), who was a distinguished mathematician and educator. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions.

While the GANDIKOTA surname originated in Andhra Pradesh, it has since spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name remains deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Rayalaseema region and the historic town of Gandikota.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gandikota

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

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

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