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

Komanduri, 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 Komanduri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Komanduri in America

Komanduri is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Komanduri surname appeared 105 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 Komanduri.

The history of the last name Komanduri

The surname KOMANDURI has its origins in South India, specifically in the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Telugu word "kommu," meaning "horn," and "anduru," meaning "belonging to." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals or families involved in cattle rearing or farming activities.

KOMANDURI is believed to have emerged as a prominent surname during the reign of the Kakatiya Dynasty, which ruled the Deccan Plateau from the 12th to the 14th centuries. Several historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname KOMANDURI holding administrative or military positions within the Kakatiya empire.

One notable historical reference is found in the inscriptions of the Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda, Telangana, which dates back to the 13th century. These inscriptions mention a person named Komanduri Rudradeva, who served as a high-ranking official in the court of the Kakatiya ruler, Ganapati Deva.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname KOMANDURI can be traced back to the 14th century, when a person named Komanduri Singama Nayaka was mentioned in the inscriptions of the Vijayanagara Empire. Singama Nayaka was a prominent military leader and played a crucial role in the defense of the empire against the Delhi Sultanate.

Another notable figure was Komanduri Lakshmi Narasimha, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. He authored several literary works in Telugu and Sanskrit, including the celebrated work "Narasimha Satakam."

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the KOMANDURI surname gained prominence in the regions of Rayalaseema and Coastal Andhra Pradesh. One prominent individual from this period was Komanduri Venkata Krishnayya, a renowned administrator and landlord who served under the Nayak rulers of Madurai.

In the 19th century, Komanduri Veerabhadra Rao, a social reformer and educationist, made significant contributions to the promotion of education and empowerment of women in the Rayalaseema region.

Throughout history, the surname KOMANDURI has been associated with individuals from various fields, including administration, military, literature, and social reform, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Komanduri

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

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

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