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

Kosaraju, 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 Kosaraju surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kosaraju in America

Kosaraju is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kosaraju surname appeared 198 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 Kosaraju.

The history of the last name Kosaraju

The surname KOSARAJU has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern region of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, possibly between the 9th and 13th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "kosa" meaning treasury and "raju" referring to a ruler or king, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have held positions of authority or wealth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KOSARAJU name can be traced back to the Kakatiya dynasty, a powerful ruling clan that governed the region of Telangana between the 12th and 14th centuries. Several inscriptions and copper plate grants from this era mention individuals bearing variations of the KOSARAJU surname, indicating their presence in the royal court or as administrative officials.

During the later Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century, the KOSARAJU name continued to be prominent. Historical records from this period, such as the Mackenzie Manuscripts, a collection of transcripts and translations of ancient texts, contain references to individuals with this surname holding positions of significance.

Notable bearers of the KOSARAJU name throughout history include Kosaraju Gangadhara Rao (1542-1610), a renowned scholar and poet who served as a minister in the court of the Vijayanagara Empire. Another prominent figure was Kosaraju Venkatarama Rao (1778-1846), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

In more recent times, Kosaraju Srinivasulu (1921-2003) was a celebrated writer and playwright from Andhra Pradesh, renowned for his contributions to Telugu literature. Kosaraju Raghavendra Rao (born 1942) is a prominent Indian film director and screenwriter, best known for his critically acclaimed and commercially successful films in Telugu cinema.

The KOSARAJU surname has also been associated with notable places and settlements in Andhra Pradesh. The village of Kosaraju, located in the West Godavari district, is believed to have derived its name from the KOSARAJU family, who may have been among the earliest settlers or landowners in the area.

While the KOSARAJU surname has its roots in southern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and across the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Andhra Pradesh region, where it has held a significant presence for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kosaraju

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

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

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