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

Gummadi, 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 Gummadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gummadi in America

Gummadi is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gummadi surname appeared 257 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 Gummadi.

The history of the last name Gummadi

The surname Gummadi has its origins in India and is derived from the Telugu language, which is spoken primarily in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name is believed to have originated in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, specifically the districts of East and West Godavari.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gummadi can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions dating back to the 6th century CE. The name is thought to be derived from the Telugu word "Gummadi," which means "a person from Gummadideva village" or "a person belonging to the Gummadi clan."

In the 11th century CE, during the reign of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty, a prominent family bearing the Gummadi surname held significant influence in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh. Historical records from this period mention several individuals with the Gummadi name, including Gummadi Nrusimha Bhupathi, a renowned military commander and advisor to the Eastern Chalukya kings.

Another notable figure from the Gummadi lineage was Gummadi Madhava Kavi, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived in the 15th century CE. His literary works, particularly his poetic compositions in Telugu, are considered classics and have been widely studied and appreciated.

In the 17th century, a Gummadi family migrated to the Madras Presidency (present-day Tamil Nadu) and established themselves in the city of Madras (now Chennai). One of their descendants, Gummadi Venkataramiah (1784-1859), was a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.

During the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century, Gummadi Sitaramayya (1886-1925) emerged as a prominent leader and activist. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and played a crucial role in the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Civil Disobedience Movement against British rule.

Throughout history, the Gummadi surname has been associated with various professions, including military service, literature, law, and politics. While the name has its roots in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, individuals bearing this surname can now be found across different parts of India and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gummadi

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

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

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