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

Koneru, 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 Koneru surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koneru in America

Koneru is the 43732nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koneru surname appeared 493 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 Koneru.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koneru to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Koneru

The surname KONERU originated in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the Telugu word "koneru," which means "pond" or "lake." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near a body of water or had some connection to water resources.

In the early days, the KONERU surname was predominantly found in the Guntur and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have been associated with certain communities or castes involved in agricultural or fishing activities. The name's connection to water bodies could also indicate that some KONERU families might have been involved in irrigation or water management.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KONERU surname can be found in local land records and village chronicles dating back to the 17th century. These historical documents provide valuable insights into the lives and occupations of KONERU families during that time period.

Notably, the KONERU surname has been associated with several prominent individuals throughout history. One such figure was Koneru Rayudu (1865-1925), a renowned Telugu poet and writer who made significant contributions to Telugu literature. Another notable bearer of this surname was Koneru Ramakrishna Rao (1904-1981), a highly respected Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Governor of several states.

In the field of sports, Koneru Humpy (born 1987) is a world-renowned chess grandmaster from India. She has won numerous international tournaments and is widely regarded as one of the greatest female chess players of all time. Koneru Lakshmaiah (1927-2003) was a prominent Indian politician who served as a member of the Indian Parliament and held several important positions in the government of Andhra Pradesh.

Another notable figure was Koneru Vijayendra Prasad (1948-2021), a renowned Telugu screenwriter and filmmaker. He was best known for writing the acclaimed films "Baahubali: The Beginning" and "Baahubali: The Conclusion," which were box office successes and gained widespread critical acclaim.

While the KONERU surname has its roots in Andhra Pradesh, it has also spread to other parts of India and beyond due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its earliest origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the southern Indian state where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koneru

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

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 Koneru 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Koneru has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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