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

Kakarla, 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 Kakarla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kakarla in America

Kakarla is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kakarla surname appeared 215 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 Kakarla.

The history of the last name Kakarla

The surname KAKARLA has its origins in India, specifically in the southern region of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

KAKARLA is thought to be derived from the Telugu word "Kakara," which means "bracelet" or "bangle." It is likely that the name was originally associated with a community or profession involved in the making or selling of bangles or other ornamental jewelry.

While there are no known historical references to the name KAKARLA in ancient manuscripts or records, it is possible that the earliest bearers of this surname were artisans or traders who specialized in the production or distribution of bangles and other ornamental items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KAKARLA can be found in a local village registry from the 17th century, where a family with this surname is mentioned as residing in a village near the city of Vijayawada.

Venkata Rama Rao Kakarla (1873-1945) was a prominent Indian lawyer and freedom fighter who played an active role in the Indian independence movement. He was born in Vijayawada and fought against British rule through his legal practice and political activism.

Another notable figure with the surname KAKARLA was Sita Rama Anjaneyulu Kakarla (1895-1961), a renowned Telugu poet and writer. He was born in Guntur district and is widely regarded for his contributions to Telugu literature, particularly his poetic works that explored themes of nature, love, and spirituality.

In the field of science, Dr. Venkata Subba Rao Kakarla (1930-2012) was a distinguished chemist and academician. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University and made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry through his research and publications.

Kameswara Rao Kakarla (1925-2002) was a prominent Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress party. He served as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian parliament) from 1962 to 1967, representing the Vijayawada constituency.

Gopichand Kakarla (born 1983) is a contemporary Indian badminton player who has won numerous accolades and championships. He has represented India in various international competitions and is widely regarded as one of the country's most successful badminton players.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kakarla

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

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

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