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

Korrapati, 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 Korrapati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Korrapati in America

Korrapati is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Korrapati surname appeared 157 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 Korrapati.

The history of the last name Korrapati

The surname KORRAPATI is of Indian origin, specifically from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

The name KORRAPATI is derived from the Telugu language, which is spoken predominantly in Andhra Pradesh. The first part of the name, "Korra," is thought to be related to the word "Korra," meaning a type of dry land or wasteland. The second part, "Pati," is a common suffix used in many surnames in the region, indicating a village or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KORRAPATI surname can be found in the Kakatiya inscriptions, a series of stone inscriptions from the Kakatiya dynasty that ruled the region between the 12th and 14th centuries. These inscriptions mention individuals with the KORRAPATI surname, suggesting that the name was well-established during this period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Korrapati Timmanna, a Telugu poet and scholar, gained recognition for his works in the Telugu literary tradition. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Prabandha style of Telugu poetry.

Another historical figure with the KORRAPATI surname was Korrapati Venkata Krishnayya, a renowned scholar and writer who lived in the 18th century. He authored several works on Hindu philosophy and literature, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 19th century, Korrapati Rangadhamayya, a social reformer and educationist, played a pivotal role in advocating for women's education and the abolition of societal evils like child marriage. His efforts left a lasting impact on the social fabric of the region.

In the early 20th century, Korrapati Punnayya Sastry, a prominent Telugu scholar and literary critic, made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Telugu literature. His works on literary criticism and analysis are widely regarded as seminal texts in the field.

The KORRAPATI surname has also been associated with various place names in Andhra Pradesh, such as Korrapati Village, Korrapati Mandal, and Korrapati Palli, among others. These place names likely originated from the surname itself, reflecting the historical presence and influence of individuals bearing this name in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Korrapati

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

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

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