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

Kalluri, 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 Kalluri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalluri in America

Kalluri is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalluri surname appeared 248 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 Kalluri.

The history of the last name Kalluri

The surname Kalluri is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the southern region of Andhra Pradesh. It is thought to be derived from the Telugu word "Kallu," which means "stone," suggesting that the name may have been associated with those who worked with stones or lived in areas with a significant presence of stones.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Kalluri surname can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts, dating back to around the 5th century CE. These texts reference individuals with the name in various contexts, indicating that the surname had already been established by that time.

During the medieval period, the Kalluri surname was particularly prominent in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Several historical records from the 10th to 14th centuries mention individuals with this surname holding positions of importance, such as village chiefs or landowners.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Kalluri Subba Raju played a significant role in the resistance against the Vijayanagara Empire. He was a local chieftain who led a rebellion against the empire's rule in the Rayalaseema region.

Another noteworthy individual from history was Kalluri Veerabhadra Rao, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Telugu literature and is considered one of the most influential poets of his time.

In the 19th century, Kalluri Venkata Krishnaiah was a prominent social reformer and educationist who worked towards the upliftment of the underprivileged communities in Andhra Pradesh. He established several schools and educational institutions in the region.

During the Indian independence movement, Kalluri Subba Rao was a prominent freedom fighter who actively participated in the non-violent resistance against British rule. He was arrested and imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the freedom struggle.

Historically, the Kalluri surname has been associated with various regions within Andhra Pradesh, including Rayalaseema, Nellore, and Chittoor districts. Some variations in the spelling of the name, such as Kaluri or Kallur, have been observed in different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalluri

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

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

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