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

Katakam, 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 Katakam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katakam in America

Katakam is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katakam surname appeared 128 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 Katakam.

The history of the last name Katakam

The surname KATAKAM is of Indian origin, specifically from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated in the 16th century or earlier, during the rule of the Vijayanagar Empire.

The name KATAKAM is derived from the Telugu word 'katakaamu', which means 'to narrate' or 'to tell stories'. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been storytellers, poets, or scribes who played a role in preserving and passing down oral traditions and folklore.

One of the earliest known references to the KATAKAM surname can be found in ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. These records document the existence of a prominent KATAKAM family that held positions of importance in the courts of local chieftains and rulers.

In the 17th century, a KATAKAM scholar named Venkata Subba Rao (1590-1660) gained recognition for his contributions to Telugu literature. He authored several works, including the 'Raghavapandaviyamu', a poetic retelling of the epic Mahabharata.

Another notable figure was Katakam Bangaraiah (1810-1880), a renowned Telugu poet and playwright. He is best known for his satirical works, which critiqued societal ills and challenged traditional norms of his time.

During the British colonial era, the KATAKAM surname was also found among landowners and influential families in the Cuddapah and Anantapur districts of Andhra Pradesh. Records from this period mention individuals like Katakam Venkateswarlu (1840-1910), a prominent zamindar (landowner) and philanthropist.

In more recent times, Katakam Ramalingaiah (1920-2004) was a distinguished literary figure and poet, whose works explored themes of social justice and human rights. He was awarded the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 1988 for his contributions to Telugu literature.

Another notable bearer of the KATAKAM surname was Katakam Subramanya Sarma (1935-2012), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author. He published numerous works on Indian philosophy, literature, and culture, and was a recipient of the Padma Shri award in 2011.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katakam

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

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

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