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

Miryala, 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 Miryala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miryala in America

Miryala is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miryala surname appeared 103 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 Miryala.

The history of the last name Miryala

The surname MIRYALA is of Indian origin, specifically from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th century during the Vijayanagara Empire.

The name MIRYALA is derived from the Telugu word 'Miriyala', which means 'chili pepper' or 'red pepper'. It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were associated with the cultivation, trade, or processing of chili peppers, which were an important crop in the region.

Historical records from the Vijayanagara Empire mention several individuals with the surname MIRYALA, including Miriyala Venkata Reddy, a prominent landowner and trader in the 16th century. Another notable figure was Miriyala Nageswara Rao, a military commander who served under the Nayak rulers in the 17th century.

The earliest known written record of the surname MIRYALA dates back to a land grant inscription from the year 1512, which mentions a village named 'Miriyalapuram' (literally 'village of the MIRYALA family').

In the 18th century, the MIRYALA surname is found in the records of the East India Company, where several individuals with this name are listed as merchants and landowners in the Northern Circars region of Andhra Pradesh.

One of the most famous bearers of the MIRYALA surname was Miriyala Ramanna, a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education in the late 19th century. He established several schools and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Another notable figure was Miriyala Narayanaswamy, a renowned Telugu poet and writer who lived in the early 20th century. His literary works, particularly his poetry collections, were widely acclaimed and influential in the Telugu literary scene.

In the field of art, Miriyala Krishnaiah was a celebrated painter and sculptor from the 20th century. His works, inspired by the rich culture and traditions of Andhra Pradesh, are displayed in several museums and galleries across India.

Miriyala Venkateswara Rao was a prominent politician and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and played a crucial role in shaping the country's constitution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miryala

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

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

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