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

Kosuri, 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 Kosuri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kosuri in America

Kosuri is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kosuri surname appeared 137 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 Kosuri.

The history of the last name Kosuri

The surname KOSURI is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern region of India. It is thought to have its roots in the Telugu language, spoken predominantly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

One theory suggests that KOSURI is derived from the Telugu word "kosaru," which means "to weave." This could indicate that the surname was initially associated with individuals involved in the weaving trade or textile industry, a prominent occupation in the region.

Another possible origin traces the surname back to the Sanskrit word "kusuri," which refers to a type of grass or plant. It is plausible that the name may have been associated with individuals who cultivated or traded in this particular plant or worked in related agricultural activities.

While the exact historical references to the surname KOSURI are scarce in ancient records, there are a few notable mentions of individuals bearing this name in more recent times. One such example is Kanuri Lakshmana Rao Kosuri (1890-1978), an Indian freedom fighter and political leader from Andhra Pradesh.

Another individual of note is Kosuri Amara Venkateswara Rao (1899-1979), a renowned Telugu poet and writer who made significant contributions to Telugu literature in the 20th century.

In the field of science, Dr. Kosuri Ranga Rao (1919-1999) was a distinguished Indian chemist and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University from 1978 to 1981.

Moving to more contemporary times, Kosuri Venkata Subbarao (born 1948) is a renowned Indian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur, known for his contributions to the development of relational database management systems.

Additionally, Kosuri Gangadhar (born 1935) was a notable Indian classical dancer and choreographer, recognized for his contributions to the Kuchipudi dance form.

While the surname KOSURI may have originated in southern India, individuals bearing this name have since migrated and settled in various parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kosuri

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

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

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