2010
#77,522
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 247
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Kondapalli
A locational surname denoting someone from Kondapalli, a town in Andhra Pradesh, India.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 516 Americans carry the last name Kondapalli. That puts it at #50,251 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 664,253 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kondapalli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
516
1 in 664,253
Census rank
#50,251
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
450
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 450 bearers of the surname Kondapalli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 50251st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kondapalli, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Black (0.7%) and Hispanic (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kondapalli
The surname KONDAPALLI is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated in the town of Kondapalli, which was once a prominent center for the production of exquisite toys and handicrafts.
The name KONDAPALLI is derived from the Telugu words "Konda" meaning "hills" and "Palli" meaning "village," suggesting that the name originated from a settlement situated amidst the hills. This region has a rich cultural heritage dating back to the 16th century, when it flourished under the patronage of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Historical records from the 17th century indicate the presence of skilled artisans and craftsmen in Kondapalli, who were renowned for their intricate lacquerware and wooden toys. These artifacts were highly prized and traded across the region, contributing to the spread of the KONDAPALLI surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KONDAPALLI can be found in the chronicles of the Nayak rulers of Andhra Pradesh, where artisans bearing this surname were commissioned to create intricate lacquered furniture and decorative items for the royal courts.
Kondapalli Veerabhadra Rao (1819-1891) was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, known for his active role in the struggle against British rule. He was a scholar, poet, and a staunch advocate for social reforms, particularly in the field of education.
Kondapalli Seetharamaiah (1887-1959) was a renowned Telugu writer and literary critic, widely regarded for his contributions to the development of modern Telugu literature. His works, which included novels, short stories, and literary critiques, explored various aspects of human life and society.
Kondapalli Koteswaramma (1905-1994) was a pioneering Indian dancer and choreographer, celebrated for her role in reviving and popularizing the classical dance form of Kuchipudi. She was instrumental in establishing the Kuchipudi Art Academy and received numerous accolades for her contributions to the preservation of traditional dance forms.
Kondapalli Venkata Bapaiah (1927-2003) was a prominent Indian industrialist and philanthropist, renowned for his entrepreneurial endeavors in the field of textiles and agriculture. He was also a passionate advocate for education and established several educational institutions to promote learning in rural areas.
Kondapalli Rama Rao (1938-2018) was a distinguished Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his seminal contributions to the Telugu film industry. His films, which explored various social and political themes, were critically acclaimed and garnered numerous awards and accolades.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kondapalli
Among Census respondents with the surname Kondapalli, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Black (0.7%) and Hispanic (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Kondapalli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kondapalli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander98.0% · 441
- Black or African American0.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 2
- White0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kondapalli
Kondapalli appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#50,251
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 450
+203 bearers (+82.2%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 27,271 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #77,522 | 247 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #50,251 | 450 | 0.15 | +203 bearers (+82.2%) | Up 27,271 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kondapalli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,522 | #50,251 | 35.2% |
| Count | 247 | 450 | 82.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.15 | 88.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kondapalli bearers went from 247 to 450 (+82.2% change). The surname moved up 27,271 positions in the national ranking, going from #77,522 to #50,251.
FAQ
Kondapalli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kondapalli?
Name Census estimates that about 516 living Americans carry the surname Kondapalli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 664,253 residents.
How common is Kondapalli?
Kondapalli ranks #50,251 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 450 people with the surname Kondapalli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (516), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kondapalli.
Has Kondapalli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kondapalli went from 247 recorded bearers to 450. That is an increase of 203 (+82.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #77,522 to #50,251.
What does the Census say about the background of Kondapalli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kondapalli, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Black (0.7%) and Hispanic (0.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kondapalli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (441 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kondapalli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (98.0%), Black (0.7%), Hispanic (0.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kondapalli (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kondapalli mean?
A locational surname denoting someone from Kondapalli, a town in Andhra Pradesh, India. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kondapalli (0.15 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Kondapalli?
See how common the surname Kondapalli is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.