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

Gudipati, 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 Gudipati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gudipati in America

Gudipati is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gudipati surname appeared 191 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 Gudipati.

The history of the last name Gudipati

The surname Gudipati originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The name can be traced back to the 15th century AD, when it was primarily found in the coastal regions of the state.

Gudipati is derived from the Telugu language, one of the major Dravidian languages spoken in southern India. The name is believed to have its roots in the combination of two words – "Gudi" meaning a small temple or shrine, and "Pati" which translates to a village or town. Thus, the name Gudipati likely referred to a person who hailed from a village or town known for its small temple or shrine.

Historical records from the 16th century mention Gudipati Venkatadri, a renowned scholar and poet who authored several works in Telugu literature. He was born in the village of Gudipati in the year 1521 and passed away in 1592. Another notable figure bearing this surname was Gudipati Narayana, a celebrated Carnatic music composer who lived during the 17th century.

The Gudipati surname has also been associated with various place names within Andhra Pradesh. For instance, Gudipati Cheruvu is a village located in the Guntur district, while Gudipati Padu is a locality in the Prakasam district. These place names suggest that the surname may have originated from one of these regions.

In the 18th century, Gudipati Venkanna, a prominent figure in the field of Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine), gained recognition for his contributions to the study and practice of this ancient healing system. He was born in the year 1712 and passed away in 1785.

During the 19th century, Gudipati Venkata Krishnayya, a renowned scholar and educator, made significant contributions to the field of Telugu literature. He was born in 1841 and died in 1914.

While the surname Gudipati is primarily found in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it has also spread to other parts of the country and across the globe due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gudipati

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

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

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