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

Kolluru, 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 Kolluru surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kolluru in America

Kolluru is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kolluru surname appeared 179 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 Kolluru.

The history of the last name Kolluru

The surname KOLLURU has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated from the town of Kolluru, located in the West Godavari district of the state.

The name KOLLURU is derived from the Telugu language, which is widely spoken in the region. It is believed to have its roots in the word "Kolluru," which means "a lake" or "a pond" in Telugu. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived near a lake or a pond in the town of Kolluru.

Historical records indicate that the name KOLLURU has been in existence for several centuries. It is mentioned in some ancient manuscripts and inscriptions found in the region. However, the exact time period when the name first emerged is not clearly known.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KOLLURU can be found in the 16th century, when a scholar and poet named Bhattu Murti Kolluru lived. He was born in the town of Kolluru and contributed significantly to the literary traditions of the region.

Another notable figure in history with the surname KOLLURU was Vallabha Kolluru, a prominent mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 17th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied and respected.

In the 19th century, a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer named Kandukuri Veeresalingam Kolluru played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. He was born in the town of Kolluru and dedicated his life to the cause of education and social reform.

During the 20th century, a renowned actor and filmmaker named Akkineni Nageswara Rao Kolluru achieved widespread acclaim for his contributions to the Telugu film industry. He was born in the town of Kolluru and went on to become one of the most influential figures in the Telugu cinema.

Another notable figure with the surname KOLLURU is Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Kolluru, a prominent politician and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was born in the town of Kolluru and played a significant role in the political landscape of the state.

These are just a few examples of prominent individuals with the surname KOLLURU throughout history. The name has a rich cultural heritage and has been associated with various fields, including literature, mathematics, astronomy, social reform, cinema, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kolluru

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

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

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