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

Kalva, 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 Kalva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalva in America

Kalva is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalva surname appeared 174 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 Kalva.

The history of the last name Kalva

The surname Kalva has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "kalva," which means "pond" or "water reservoir." The name is likely associated with those who lived near or maintained such bodies of water.

Historically, the name Kalva can be traced back to the 14th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India. Records from this period mention several individuals bearing this surname, indicating its prevalence in the region at that time.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kalva can be found in the Inscriptions of Andhra Pradesh, a collection of historical inscriptions from the region. These inscriptions, dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, mention individuals with the surname Kalva holding various positions, such as village administrators and landowners.

Notable individuals with the surname Kalva throughout history include Kalva Virupaksha Sastry (1859-1933), a renowned Telugu poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the revival of Telugu literature during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Another prominent figure was Kalva Subbarayudu (1864-1938), a social reformer and educator who played a crucial role in promoting education and women's rights in Andhra Pradesh.

In the field of classical music, Kalva Chakrapani Reddy (1915-2001) was a highly respected musician and composer of Carnatic music, renowned for his contributions to the art form. Kalva Naveena Devi (born 1955) is a contemporary classical dancer and choreographer, known for her expertise in the Kuchipudi dance form.

The surname Kalva has also been associated with several places in Andhra Pradesh, such as Kalva Vanam, a village in the Guntur district, and Kalva Sriramapuram, a town in the Nellore district. These place names likely originated from individuals with the Kalva surname who settled or held significant influence in those areas.

While the surname Kalva has its roots in southern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, as people migrated and settled in different regions. However, its historical origins and associations remain firmly rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of Andhra Pradesh.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalva

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

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

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