Kadiyala last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Kadiyala

A surname of Indian origin, likely from the Andhra Pradesh region.

Kadiyala, 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 Kadiyala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kadiyala in America

Kadiyala is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kadiyala surname appeared 315 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 Kadiyala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kadiyala to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 63373 141788 -76.44%
Count 315 108 97.87%
Proportion per 100k 0.11 0.04 93.33%

The history of the last name Kadiyala

The surname KADIYALA is believed to have originated in the southern part of India, particularly in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the Telugu language, and its roots can be found in the words "Kadi" meaning "border" or "boundary" and "Yala" meaning "field" or "area." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived or owned land near the borders or outskirts of villages or settlements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KADIYALA can be found in ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. These inscriptions often documented land grants, revenue records, and administrative matters, providing valuable insights into the naming practices of the time.

During the 17th century, the KADIYALA surname appeared in various historical documents and records maintained by the Nizam rulers of the Deccan region. These records included land ownership details, tax records, and administrative correspondence, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the region.

One notable individual with the surname KADIYALA was Kadiyala Venkataramana, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his contributions to Telugu literature and his works on Vedantic philosophy. Another prominent figure was Kadiyala Satyanarayana, a social reformer and educator from the late 19th century, who played a significant role in promoting education and women's empowerment in Andhra Pradesh.

In the 20th century, Kadiyala Srihari, born in 1925, was a renowned playwright and novelist who contributed greatly to the Telugu literary scene. His works explored social issues and human emotions, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Another notable individual with the KADIYALA surname was Kadiyala Venkateswara Rao, a prominent politician and freedom fighter who actively participated in India's independence movement in the early 20th century. He was born in 1892 and played a vital role in mobilizing support for the freedom struggle in Andhra Pradesh.

Kadiyala Raghavendra Rao, born in 1942, was a celebrated film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to the Telugu film industry. His movies often explored social themes and garnered critical acclaim, earning him several prestigious awards and accolades.

While the surname KADIYALA has its roots in southern India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, it has now spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, as individuals with this surname have migrated and settled in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kadiyala

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

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 Kadiyala was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 1.59% 5
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 94.92% 299
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races (S)% (S)
Hispanic Origin 1.59% 5

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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kadiyala has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 1.59% (S)% (S)%
Black (S)% 0.00% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander 94.92% 94.44% 0.51%
American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% 0.00% (S)%
Two or More Races (S)% (S)% (S)%
Hispanic 1.59% 0.00% 200.00%

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

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