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

Madduri, 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 Madduri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madduri in America

Madduri is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madduri surname appeared 128 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 Madduri.

The history of the last name Madduri

The surname Madduri has its origins in India, primarily in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly around the 12th or 13th century.

Madduri is a locational surname, derived from the name of a village or town in the region. It is thought to be a combination of two words from the Telugu language – "Maddu," meaning "boundary," and "Uru," meaning "village" or "town." This suggests that the name may have originated from a settlement located on the outskirts or boundaries of a particular area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Madduri name can be found in ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh between the 12th and 14th centuries. These inscriptions often mentioned individuals holding administrative or military positions with the Madduri surname, indicating their prominence in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Madduri Anantarama Chetty played a significant role in the construction of the famous Srisailam temple complex in Andhra Pradesh. He was a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who contributed greatly to the temple's development.

During the 18th century, the Madduri family was known for their involvement in the textile industry and trade. Madduri Venkatarama Chetty, who lived between 1725 and 1790, was a prominent merchant and trader who established successful business ventures in various parts of South India.

In the field of literature, Madduri Annapurnamma, born in 1877, was a renowned Telugu poet and writer. She was highly regarded for her contributions to the bhakti (devotional) poetry genre and her works showcasing the rich culture and traditions of the region.

Another notable figure with the Madduri surname was Madduri Lakshmaiah, a social reformer and educator who lived from 1874 to 1941. He played a crucial role in promoting education and advocating for the upliftment of underprivileged communities in Andhra Pradesh.

The Madduri name can also be found in various historical documents and records from the Nizam's dominions in the Deccan region, indicating the presence and influence of individuals bearing this surname during the Nizam's rule in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madduri

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

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

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