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

Maddineni, 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 Maddineni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maddineni in America

Maddineni is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maddineni surname appeared 122 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 Maddineni.

The history of the last name Maddineni

The surname MADDINENI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 10th or 11th century.

The name MADDINENI is derived from the Telugu language, which is spoken predominantly in Andhra Pradesh and the neighboring state of Telangana. The root of the name is thought to be the Sanskrit word "madhu," meaning honey, and the suffix "-neni" may refer to a place or locality.

In the ancient annals of the region, the name MADDINENI is mentioned in several historical texts and inscriptions, particularly those associated with local rulers and chieftains. Some scholars have suggested that the name may have been borne by influential families or clans who held significant power and influence in various parts of Andhra Pradesh during the medieval era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MADDINENI surname can be found in the 14th-century literary work "Prabandha Ratnavali," which chronicles the lives and achievements of notable individuals from the region. The text mentions a person named Maddineni Somayajulu, who was a renowned scholar and poet during the reign of the Vijayanagar Empire.

Another prominent figure bearing the MADDINENI surname was Maddineni Raghavayya, a 16th-century military commander who served under the Qutb Shahi dynasty of the Golconda Sultanate. Raghavayya played a crucial role in several important battles and is celebrated for his bravery and strategic acumen.

In the 17th century, a person named Maddineni Venkata Ramana, also known as Ramana Mantri, served as a minister and advisor to the ruling Nayak dynasty of Madurai. He was renowned for his wisdom, diplomacy, and administrative skills.

During the 18th century, the MADDINENI surname gained further prominence with the emergence of Maddineni Achamma, a influential philanthropist and patron of the arts. Achamma was instrumental in the construction of several temples and educational institutions in the region, and her legacy continues to be celebrated to this day.

One of the most recent notable figures bearing the MADDINENI surname was Maddineni Gopalakrishna, a renowned Telugu poet and literary critic who lived in the early 20th century. His works were widely acclaimed for their depth, elegance, and profound insights into human nature.

While the surname MADDINENI has its roots in Andhra Pradesh, it has since spread to other parts of India and even abroad, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or settled in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maddineni

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

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

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