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

Kantamneni, 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 Kantamneni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kantamneni in America

Kantamneni is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kantamneni surname appeared 127 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 Kantamneni.

The history of the last name Kantamneni

The surname KANTAMNENI originated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, tracing its roots back to the 15th century or earlier. It is believed to have derived from the Telugu language, with possible connections to the words "kantu" meaning "eye" and "amneni" meaning "river," suggesting a potential geographic association.

One of the earliest known references to the KANTAMNENI name can be found in historical records from the Vijayanagara Empire, a prominent Hindu empire that ruled vast territories in southern India between the 14th and 17th centuries. These records mention individuals bearing the KANTAMNENI surname serving in various administrative and military capacities within the empire.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Kantamneni Timmaraju (birth and death years unknown) was a prominent military commander who played a crucial role in the campaigns of the Vijayanagara Empire against the Deccan Sultanates. His exploits and victories were documented in several contemporary accounts, solidifying the KANTAMNENI name in the annals of history.

In the 17th century, the KANTAMNENI surname appeared in land ownership records and inscriptions associated with the Nayak rulers of Madurai, a powerful dynasty that governed parts of present-day Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. One such inscription from 1633 mentions a Kantamneni Krishnappa Nayak, who was granted land and privileges by the Madurai Nayaks.

The 18th century saw the rise of Kantamneni Ramakrishna (1722-1786), a renowned scholar and poet who made significant contributions to Telugu literature. His works, particularly his poetic compositions, are considered literary treasures and have been widely studied and celebrated over the centuries.

In more recent times, Kantamneni Kanakaiah (1905-1989) was a prominent Indian politician and freedom fighter who played an active role in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and later as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

While the KANTAMNENI surname has its roots in southern India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, individuals bearing this name have since dispersed to various parts of the country and even abroad. The name's longstanding presence in historical records and its association with notable figures have solidified its place in the rich tapestry of Indian heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kantamneni

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

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

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