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

Mallela, 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 Mallela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mallela in America

Mallela is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mallela surname appeared 183 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 Mallela.

The history of the last name Mallela

The surname MALLELA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, where "Mallela" is thought to be derived from the word "Malaya," meaning "garland" or "mountain range."

In ancient times, the name was prevalent among certain communities in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Historical records suggest that the MALLELA surname was particularly prominent among landowners and farmers during the medieval period.

One of the earliest documented references to the MALLELA name can be found in inscriptions dating back to the 12th century, which were discovered in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. These inscriptions mention individuals bearing the MALLELA surname, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

Notable individuals with the MALLELA surname include Mallela Sreeramulu (1901-1983), a renowned Telugu poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Andhra Pradesh. Another prominent figure was Mallela Bullayya (1778-1845), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from the Kurnool district.

The MALLELA surname has also been associated with several place names in Andhra Pradesh, such as Mallela Palli, Mallela Kunta, and Mallela Dinne, suggesting a historical connection between the name and specific geographic locations.

Throughout history, the MALLELA surname has been found in various forms, including Mallellu, Mallayya, and Mallineni, reflecting regional variations and linguistic adaptations over time.

Among other notable individuals bearing the MALLELA surname are Mallela Seshaiah (1865-1935), a social reformer and advocate for women's education in Andhra Pradesh, and Mallela Suryanarayana (1905-1987), a renowned Harikatha artist and exponent of the traditional storytelling art form.

While the MALLELA surname originated in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mallela

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

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

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