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

Inampudi, 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 Inampudi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inampudi in America

Inampudi is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inampudi surname appeared 117 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 Inampudi.

The history of the last name Inampudi

The surname INAMPUDI originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have its roots in the Telugu language, which is predominant in this region.

The name is thought to be derived from a combination of two words – "Inam" and "Pudi". Inam refers to a land grant or a village gifted to individuals or communities by local rulers, while Pudi means a settlement or a hamlet. Therefore, INAMPUDI likely signified a person or a family that hailed from a particular village or settlement that was granted as an inam.

Historical records suggest that the INAMPUDI surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India. Several references to individuals bearing this surname have been found in local administrative documents and inscriptions from that period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the INAMPUDI surname was Inampudi Venkata Krishnayya, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He authored several works in Telugu literature and is credited with popularizing the use of simple language and colloquial expressions in his writings.

Another notable figure with this surname was Inampudi Ramakrishna Rao, a social reformer and educationist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He advocated for the education of women and worked towards establishing schools and colleges in the region.

During the British colonial era in India, the INAMPUDI surname was also found among landowners and zamindars (local landlords) in the region. Inampudi Venkataratnam Naidu, a prominent zamindar from the early 20th century, was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributions towards educational institutions.

In more recent times, Inampudi Radha Krishna Murthy, a renowned writer and scholar, gained recognition for his works in Telugu literature and his efforts in preserving and promoting the language and culture of Andhra Pradesh.

The INAMPUDI surname continues to be prevalent in the state of Andhra Pradesh and other parts of southern India, with individuals from this community making significant contributions across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inampudi

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

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

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