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

Kavuri, 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 Kavuri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kavuri in America

Kavuri is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kavuri surname appeared 160 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 Kavuri.

The history of the last name Kavuri

The surname KAVURI is believed to have originated in India, where it was derived from the Telugu language. The name is thought to have roots dating back to the 12th century, and is closely associated with the region of Andhra Pradesh.

One of the earliest known written records of the name KAVURI can be found in the Kakatiya inscriptions, which were a series of stone inscriptions erected during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan region of India between the 12th and 14th centuries. These inscriptions documented various administrative matters and grants, and often included the names of local officials and landowners.

The name KAVURI is believed to have originated from the Telugu word "Kavuru," which means "seed" or "grain." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with families involved in agriculture or related trades. Over time, the name spread to other parts of India as people migrated and settled in different regions.

One notable individual bearing the KAVURI surname was Kavuri Buchaiah, a prominent social reformer and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1860 and played a vital role in promoting education and social awareness among the underprivileged communities of Andhra Pradesh.

Another significant figure was Kavuri Sambasiva Rao, a noted Telugu writer and playwright who lived from 1914 to 1998. He was renowned for his contributions to Telugu literature and was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.

In the field of politics, Kavuri Samba Siva Rao, born in 1943, was a prominent politician who served as a member of the Indian Parliament representing the state of Andhra Pradesh. He held various ministerial positions during his political career and was known for his advocacy of social and educational reforms.

The name KAVURI has also been associated with place names in Andhra Pradesh, such as Kavuri village in the Srikakulam district. This village is believed to have been named after a person or family bearing the KAVURI surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the region.

It is worth noting that the spelling and pronunciation of the name KAVURI may have varied slightly over time and across different regions of India, but the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kavuri

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

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

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