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

Gorrepati, 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 Gorrepati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gorrepati in America

Gorrepati is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gorrepati surname appeared 100 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 Gorrepati.

The history of the last name Gorrepati

The surname GORREPATI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern part of the country. It is a Telegu name, with roots dating back several centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Telegu words "Gorri" meaning "village" and "Pati" meaning "chief" or "head". This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their respective villages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GORREPATI surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire. Historical records from this period mention several individuals with this surname, suggesting that it was relatively well-established at the time. However, due to the limited documentation from that era, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin and evolution of the name.

In the 17th century, the GORREPATI name appears in various administrative records and land ownership documents from the Nizam's Dominions, which comprised a significant portion of the Deccan Plateau. This indicates that members of the GORREPATI family held positions of prominence and influence within the local governance structures of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the GORREPATI surname spread across different regions of South India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Karnataka. Several notable individuals with this surname have left their mark on history, including:

1. Gorrepati Venkanna (1810-1898), a prominent Telugu poet and playwright known for his works such as "Veereshalingam Satakamu" and "Vasu Charitra Natakamu".

2. Gorrepati Narayana Rao (1865-1931), a renowned freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

3. Gorrepati Ramaswamy Naidu (1892-1975), a respected educationist and scholar who founded several educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh.

4. Gorrepati Venkata Subba Rao (1918-1998), a distinguished jurist who served as the Chief Justice of India from 1966 to 1967.

5. Gorrepati Sivananda Rao (1926-2011), a celebrated Carnatic musician and vocalist who received numerous awards and accolades, including the Padma Bhushan from the Government of India.

While the GORREPATI surname has its roots in the southern part of India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even to other countries due to migration and diaspora. The name continues to carry a rich historical legacy, reflecting the diverse cultural and social fabric of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gorrepati

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

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

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