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

Kottapalli, 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 Kottapalli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kottapalli in America

Kottapalli is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kottapalli surname appeared 111 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 Kottapalli.

The history of the last name Kottapalli

The surname KOTTAPALLI is of Indian origin, specifically from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was derived from the Telugu word "Kottapalle," which refers to a small village or hamlet.

The name KOTTAPALLI is believed to have originated in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, where several villages share this name. The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in local land records and village administration documents from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname KOTTAPALLI was Kottapalli Venkanna, a renowned Telugu poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. His works, which included translations of Sanskrit classics into Telugu, played a significant role in the literary renaissance of the region.

In the 18th century, the KOTTAPALLI family gained prominence as landowners and administrators in the Guntur district. Kottapalli Venkataratnam (1725-1795) was a notable figure who served as a revenue officer under the Nizam of Hyderabad's rule.

During the 19th century, several members of the KOTTAPALLI family made significant contributions to the social and political landscape of Andhra Pradesh. Kottapalli Seetharamayya (1834-1903) was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education, while Kottapalli Venkata Ratnam (1860-1923) was a renowned lawyer and philanthropist.

In more recent times, Kottapalli Appaiah (1901-1977) was a distinguished educator and a pioneer in the field of distance education in India. He founded the Andhra Pradesh Open University, one of the first open universities in the country.

Kottapalli Sathyanarayana (1923-2002) was a celebrated Telugu writer and recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor. His works, which explored themes of social justice and human struggles, had a profound impact on Telugu literature.

While the KOTTAPALLI surname originated in Andhra Pradesh, it has since spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the name remains closely tied to its roots in the Guntur district and the rich cultural heritage of the Telugu-speaking region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kottapalli

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

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

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