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

Kommineni, 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 Kommineni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kommineni in America

Kommineni is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kommineni surname appeared 199 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 Kommineni.

The history of the last name Kommineni

The surname KOMMINENI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Telugu surname, derived from the ancient Telugu language spoken in the region.

The name KOMMINENI is thought to have its roots in the word "Kommu," which means "arrow" in Telugu. It is possible that the surname was initially associated with individuals who were skilled archers or belonged to a community of archers or warriors.

Historically, the KOMMINENI surname can be traced back to the medieval period in the Deccan region, which encompassed parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. During this time, the area was ruled by various dynasties, including the Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, and Vijayanagar Empire.

While there are no specific historical references or old records mentioning the KOMMINENI name in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, the surname has been documented in more recent times. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Kommineni Seetharama Sastry, a prominent Telugu scholar and poet who lived in the 19th century (1823-1886).

Another notable figure with the KOMMINENI surname was Kommineni Madhusudana Rao (1876-1955), a renowned Telugu writer and dramatist who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of Andhra Pradesh. He was also a freedom fighter and participated in the Indian independence movement.

In the field of politics, Kommineni Vidyadhara Rao (1898-1958) was a prominent figure who served as the Chief Minister of the Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu) from 1949 to 1952. He played a crucial role in the integration of the Telugu-speaking regions into the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Another notable individual was Kommineni Chakrapani (1907-1995), a celebrated Telugu writer and playwright who received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 1988 for his contributions to Indian literature.

Lastly, Kommineni Sivasankara Pantulu (1912-2003) was a renowned scholar and author who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Telugu language and literature. He was honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, in 1992.

The KOMMINENI surname has a rich heritage and has been associated with various accomplished individuals throughout history, particularly in the fields of literature, arts, and politics within the Telugu-speaking regions of India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kommineni

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

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

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