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

Guntupalli, 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 Guntupalli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guntupalli in America

Guntupalli is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guntupalli surname appeared 133 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 Guntupalli.

The history of the last name Guntupalli

The surname GUNTUPALLI is of Indian origin, hailing from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, sometime around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the town of Guntupalli, located in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

The word "Guntupalli" is a combination of two Telugu words – "Gundu" meaning "hill" and "palli" meaning "village." Thus, the name translates to "the village on the hill." This suggests that the ancestors of those bearing this surname may have resided in or near the village of Guntupalli, which was situated on a hillock.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname GUNTUPALLI can be found in the records of the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from the 12th to the 14th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname GUNTUPALLI who held administrative positions in the kingdom.

During the 16th century, the GUNTUPALLI family gained prominence under the Vijayanagara Empire. Krishnadevaraya, one of the most celebrated rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire (1509-1529), had a trusted minister named Guntupalli Timmayya who served as the chief treasurer and played a crucial role in the administration of the empire.

Another notable figure bearing the surname GUNTUPALLI was Guntupalli Venkata Krishnayya (1807-1898), a renowned scholar and educationist from Andhra Pradesh. He established several educational institutions and played a pivotal role in promoting education and social reform during the 19th century.

In more recent history, Guntupalli Venkataramayya (1884-1956) was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer from Andhra Pradesh. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and worked towards the upliftment of underprivileged communities.

Guntupalli Kumara Swamy (1923-2005) was a distinguished Telugu writer and literary critic. He authored several novels, short stories, and literary critiques, and his works have significantly contributed to the Telugu literary landscape.

While the surname GUNTUPALLI has its roots in Andhra Pradesh, over time, individuals bearing this name have migrated to various parts of India and the world, carrying with them the rich cultural heritage associated with their ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guntupalli

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

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

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