2010
#88,336
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 210
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Guduru
An Indian surname possibly derived from a place name or referring to an occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 529 Americans carry the last name Guduru. That puts it at #49,315 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 647,929 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Guduru surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
529
1 in 647,929
Census rank
#49,315
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
461
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 461 bearers of the surname Guduru in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49315th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Guduru, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Guduru
The surname GUDURU originates from India, specifically from the Telangana region, and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Telugu word "guduru," which means "a settlement" or "a village."
In ancient times, the GUDURU surname was prevalent among the farming communities of Telangana. Many historical records, such as land ownership documents and village chronicles, mention individuals bearing this surname. One notable mention is found in the "Kakatiya Inscriptions," a collection of stone inscriptions from the Kakatiya dynasty that ruled the region between the 12th and 14th centuries.
The earliest recorded example of the GUDURU surname dates back to the late 15th century, when a farmer named Mallaiah GUDURU was mentioned in a village land record from the Nalgonda district of Telangana. Another early record is from the 16th century, where a person named Lingaiah GUDURU was listed as a landowner in the Karimnagar district.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the GUDURU surname was closely associated with the agricultural communities of the Warangal and Khammam districts. Several prominent individuals from these regions bore this surname, including Venkataiah GUDURU (1675-1738), a respected village elder and farmer, and Lakshmi GUDURU (1712-1783), a renowned farmer and community leader.
In the 19th century, the GUDURU surname gained recognition beyond the agricultural communities. Ramachandra GUDURU (1835-1912) was a notable scholar and educator who established several schools in the Telangana region, promoting education among the rural population.
Another notable figure was Venkateswarlu GUDURU (1880-1954), a social reformer and activist who worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities in Telangana. He played a significant role in the region's struggle for independence and social justice.
Throughout history, the GUDURU surname has been associated with various professions, including farming, education, social activism, and public service. While the surname originated from a specific region, individuals bearing this name can now be found across India and other parts of the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Guduru
Among Census respondents with the surname Guduru, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Guduru bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Guduru surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.7% · 441
- White2.4% · 11
- Black or African American0.9% · 4
- Two or more races0.9% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Guduru
Guduru appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#49,315
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 461
+251 bearers (+119.5%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 39,021 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #88,336 | 210 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #49,315 | 461 | 0.15 | +251 bearers (+119.5%) | Up 39,021 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Guduru surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,336 | #49,315 | 44.2% |
| Count | 210 | 461 | 119.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.15 | 120.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Guduru bearers went from 210 to 461 (+119.5% change). The surname moved up 39,021 positions in the national ranking, going from #88,336 to #49,315.
FAQ
Guduru surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Guduru?
Name Census estimates that about 529 living Americans carry the surname Guduru. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 647,929 residents.
How common is Guduru?
Guduru ranks #49,315 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 461 people with the surname Guduru. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (529), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Guduru.
Has Guduru become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Guduru went from 210 recorded bearers to 461. That is an increase of 251 (+119.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #88,336 to #49,315.
What does the Census say about the background of Guduru?
Among Census respondents with the surname Guduru, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Guduru in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (441 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Guduru appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (95.7%), White (2.4%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Guduru (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Guduru mean?
An Indian surname possibly derived from a place name or referring to an occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Guduru (0.15 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Guduru?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.