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

Gollapudi, 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 Gollapudi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gollapudi in America

Gollapudi is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gollapudi surname appeared 242 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 Gollapudi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gollapudi 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 Gollapudi

The surname Gollapudi originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have its roots in the Telugu language, which is the predominant language spoken in this region. The name is thought to be derived from the combination of two words – "Golla," meaning a herdsman, and "Pudi," which refers to a settlement or village.

In the early centuries, many communities in the region were involved in pastoral activities, such as tending to cattle and sheep herds. The name Gollapudi likely emerged as a way to identify individuals or families who belonged to these communities or resided in villages associated with herding activities.

Historical records and inscriptions dating back to the medieval period in the region mention the name Gollapudi, indicating its long-standing presence. One notable example is the Gollapudi inscription, which dates back to the 11th century and is associated with the Kakatiya dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The earliest known individual with the surname Gollapudi is Pedda Kempa Gollapudi, who lived in the 16th century and was a prominent figure in the court of the Vijayanagara Empire. Another notable figure was Venkata Krishnayya Gollapudi, a renowned Telugu poet and scholar who lived in the 18th century and authored several literary works.

During the colonial period in India, the name Gollapudi is found in various historical documents and records maintained by the British administration. One such individual was Venkataramayya Gollapudi (1828-1891), a prominent lawyer and social reformer who played a significant role in advocating for women's education and the abolition of certain social practices.

In the realm of politics and public service, Gollapudi Sitarama Raju (1904-1964) was an influential figure who served as a member of the Indian National Congress and was actively involved in the Indian independence movement.

Another prominent individual with the Gollapudi surname was Goparaju Ramachandra Rao (1902-1975), a renowned Telugu writer and critic who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Andhra Pradesh.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Gollapudi who have left their mark on various fields throughout history. The name continues to be prevalent in the Andhra Pradesh region and among the Telugu-speaking diaspora around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gollapudi

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

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

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