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

Kasireddy, 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 Kasireddy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kasireddy in America

Kasireddy is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kasireddy surname appeared 147 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 Kasireddy.

The history of the last name Kasireddy

The surname Kasireddy has its origins in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from a combination of two words in the Telugu language: "Kasi," meaning shining or brilliant, and "reddy," which was a title used by the ruling class or chieftains of the region.

The name Kasireddy is closely associated with the Reddy dynasty, a powerful ruling family that governed parts of modern-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana between the 14th and 16th centuries. This dynasty is known for its patronage of art, architecture, and literature, and many historical records and inscriptions from that era mention individuals with the Kasireddy surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Nellore inscriptions from the 14th century, where a chieftain named Kasireddy Prola Reddy is mentioned. Another notable figure from the Reddy dynasty was Kasireddy Narasimha Reddy, who ruled the Kondavidu region in the late 15th century and was known for his military prowess and administrative skills.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Kasireddy spread beyond the ruling class and became more widely adopted by various communities in the region. One prominent individual from this period was Kasireddy Venkata Reddy, a scholar and poet who authored several works in Telugu literature.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Kasireddy Raghunatha Reddy, a wealthy landlord and philanthropist who contributed to the construction of temples and public works in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh.

Another prominent individual with the Kasireddy surname was Kasireddy Jagannadha Reddy, a social reformer and educator from the late 19th century who worked towards improving education and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.

While the name Kasireddy has its roots in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of India and even across the globe, carried by individuals and families who migrated from the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kasireddy

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

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

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