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

Kamineni, 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 Kamineni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamineni in America

Kamineni is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamineni surname appeared 145 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 Kamineni.

The history of the last name Kamineni

The surname "KAMINENI" originates from India, specifically from the Kammas community of Andhra Pradesh. The name is derived from the Telugu word "Kamma," which refers to a caste or community of agriculturists and warriors. The earliest known use of this surname can be traced back to the 14th century during the Vijayanagara Empire period.

The name "KAMINENI" was initially associated with the Kamma community members who were involved in agricultural activities and land ownership. It is believed that the suffix "-eni" was added to the word "Kamma" to denote a person belonging to that community. This practice of adding suffixes to caste or community names was common in ancient India.

In the 16th century, there are records of individuals with the surname "KAMINENI" holding prominent positions in the Vijayanagara Empire's administration and military. One notable figure was Kamineni Venkataramana, a military commander who served under the Vijayanagara rulers during the late 16th century.

As the Kamma community spread across different regions of Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states, the surname "KAMINENI" became more widespread. In the 18th century, during the Nizam's rule in the Deccan region, several individuals with this surname held influential positions in the local administration and trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "KAMINENI" can be found in the "Mackenzie Manuscripts," a collection of historical documents compiled by Colonel Colin Mackenzie in the early 19th century. These manuscripts mention several Kamineni families and their land holdings in the Guntur and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Over the centuries, the Kamineni surname has been associated with notable figures from various fields, including:

1. Kamineni Venkataramana (16th century) - Military commander in the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. Kamineni Venkata Krishnayya (1860-1940) - Prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education.
3. Kamineni Venkataramana (1890-1962) - Renowned medical practitioner and philanthropist who established the Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences.
4. Kamineni Subbarayudu (1897-1975) - Influential politician and member of the Madras Legislative Assembly.
5. Kamineni Chakrapani (1924-2006) - Acclaimed Telugu writer and poet, recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.

The surname "KAMINENI" has a rich history and cultural significance associated with the Kamma community of Andhra Pradesh, India. Over the centuries, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, literature, medicine, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamineni

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

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

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