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

Gogineni, 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 Gogineni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gogineni in America

Gogineni is the 49723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gogineni surname appeared 422 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 Gogineni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gogineni 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 Gogineni

The surname GOGINENI is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Andhra Pradesh in southern India. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name GOGINENI is derived from the Telugu language, which is the primary language spoken in Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated from a village or town named Gogineni, which was likely named after a prominent family or clan that resided in the area.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name GOGINENI can be found in the Nandyala Inscriptions, a collection of stone inscriptions dating back to the 13th century. These inscriptions mention individuals with the name GOGINENI who held administrative positions under the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during that period.

In the 16th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, there are records of a prominent GOGINENI family residing in the town of Gogineni, which was located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. This family was known for their expertise in agriculture and land management.

One notable individual with the surname GOGINENI was Gogineni Rangayya Pantulu (1860-1935), a prominent Telugu scholar, writer, and social reformer. He was instrumental in promoting the use of the Telugu language and advocating for the rights of the Telugu-speaking people.

Another famous GOGINENI was Gogineni Babu Rao (1879-1944), a renowned freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was arrested and imprisoned multiple times for his activism.

In the 20th century, Gogineni Venkatasubbaiah (1899-1979) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council and later as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

Gogineni Ranga Nayukudu (1924-2002) was a well-known Telugu poet and writer, known for his contributions to the Telugu literary tradition. His works explored themes of social justice, human emotions, and the rural life of Andhra Pradesh.

More recently, Gogineni Narayana Rao (1943-2021) was a renowned Indian scientist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of materials science. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad and received numerous awards and honors for his research.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gogineni

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

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

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