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

Kancherla, 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 Kancherla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kancherla in America

Kancherla is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kancherla surname appeared 209 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 Kancherla.

The history of the last name Kancherla

The surname Kancherla originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the southern regions of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, with "Kancherla" potentially derived from the words "Kanchi" and "erla," which together could mean "golden town" or "golden village."

The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was found in various historical documents and records from the region. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with certain areas or villages bearing the name "Kancherla" or similar variations.

One of the earliest notable individuals with this surname was Kancherla Gopanna, a 17th-century Telugu poet and writer who lived between 1620 and 1680. His works, such as the Bhagavata Purana and Valmiki Ramayana, have left a lasting impact on Telugu literature.

Another prominent figure was Kancherla Venkatarama Reddy, a 19th-century social reformer and educationist from Andhra Pradesh. He played a significant role in establishing educational institutions and promoting women's education in the region.

In the 20th century, Kancherla Gopanna Reddy, born in 1903, was a renowned Indian freedom fighter and social activist who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule.

Kancherla Balagopal, born in 1950, was a prominent human rights activist and lawyer from Telangana. He was known for his work in promoting civil liberties and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.

Kancherla Vasundhara Devi, born in 1968, is a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the field of Kuchipudi dance, a traditional dance form from Andhra Pradesh.

It is worth noting that while the surname Kancherla has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of the world due to migration and globalization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kancherla

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

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

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