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

Kollu, 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 Kollu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kollu in America

Kollu is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kollu surname appeared 117 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 Kollu.

The history of the last name Kollu

The surname KOLLU has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Tamil language, where the word "kollu" means "staff" or "stick." This suggests that the name may have been derived from an occupational title or a descriptive term referring to someone who carried a staff or stick as part of their profession or status.

The name KOLLU is predominantly found in southern India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. It is also present in other regions, likely due to migration and diaspora communities over the centuries. The name has several variations in spelling, such as Kollu, Kolli, and Kolle, which can be attributed to regional dialects and linguistic adaptations.

Historical records indicate that the name KOLLU appeared in various administrative and legal documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Kollu Mallappa (1520-1580), a renowned Telugu poet and scholar during the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. Kollu Kumara Swamy (1670-1740), a celebrated Sanskrit grammarian and author from the Kingdom of Mysore.
3. Kollu Bashyam Sundara Rao (1825-1890), a prominent social reformer and educationist who established several schools in present-day Andhra Pradesh.
4. Kollu Sivaram (1890-1965), a pioneering Indian physicist and meteorologist who made significant contributions to the study of atmospheric electricity.
5. Kollu Ranga Rao (1920-1995), an acclaimed Telugu writer and novelist, known for his influential works depicting rural life in Andhra Pradesh.

The name KOLLU has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in southern India. For instance, Kollur is a town in Karnataka known for its ancient Mookambika Devi Temple, which has been a significant religious and cultural center for centuries. Additionally, there are several villages and towns with names like Kollumedu, Kollupitiya, and Kollankodu, which may have derived their names from the KOLLU surname or vice versa.

While the surname KOLLU has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this surname can be traced back to its roots in southern India, where it has a rich cultural and linguistic heritage spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kollu

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

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

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