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

Kodali, 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 Kodali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kodali in America

Kodali is the 34707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kodali surname appeared 651 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 Kodali.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kodali to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kodali

The surname Kodali has its origins in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is likely derived from the Telugu word "Kodali," which means "battle-axe" or "hatchet."

Kodali is thought to have been a title or designation given to warriors or soldiers who were skilled in the use of battle-axes or hatchets. These individuals may have served in the armies of various rulers or kingdoms in the region during that time. Over time, the title became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Kodali can be found in ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from the 12th to the 14th century. These inscriptions often mentioned individuals with the surname Kodali holding positions of importance or serving in the military.

Some notable individuals with the surname Kodali throughout history include Kodali Nrisimha Kavi, a prominent Telugu poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. Another figure is Kodali Venkateswara Rao, a freedom fighter and social reformer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

In more recent times, Kodali Venkateswara Rao, an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress party, served as a member of the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) in the 1960s and 1970s. Additionally, Kodali Nani, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, has made significant contributions to the field of Kuchipudi dance, a renowned dance form originating from Andhra Pradesh.

The name Kodali has also been associated with certain place names in Andhra Pradesh, such as Kodali village in Visakhapatnam district and Kodali mandal in Anantapur district. These places may have derived their names from individuals or families bearing the Kodali surname who lived or held prominence in those areas.

Throughout its history, the surname Kodali has maintained a strong connection to its warrior roots and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, arts, politics, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kodali

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

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 Kodali 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kodali has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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