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

Mukkamala, 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 Mukkamala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mukkamala in America

Mukkamala is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mukkamala surname appeared 193 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 Mukkamala.

The history of the last name Mukkamala

The surname "MUKKAMALA" is of Indian origin, tracing its roots back to the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Telugu language, with "Mukka" potentially meaning "face" or "front" and "Mala" meaning "garland" or "necklace."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions from the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled over the region of Andhra Pradesh between the 12th and 14th centuries. These inscriptions often mentioned individuals with the surname "Mukkamala" holding positions of importance within the royal court or as scholars and poets.

During the 16th century, the name can be found in the records of the Vijayanagara Empire, which was a dominant force in southern India at the time. Several individuals bearing the surname "Mukkamala" were noted as skilled artisans, architects, and administrators within the imperial bureaucracy.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Mukkamala Venkata Krishnayya (1711-1789) gained recognition as a renowned Telugu poet and scholar. His literary works, including the epic poem "Jaimini Bharatam," have become celebrated pieces of Telugu literature.

Another notable individual was Mukkamala Lakshmikantamma (1828-1903), a social reformer and advocate for women's education. She established several schools and institutions in the Andhra region, paving the way for educational opportunities for women during a period when such initiatives were rare.

In more recent times, Mukkamala Someswara Rao (1923-2007) was a distinguished Indian civil servant who served as the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura states in the late 20th century.

The name "Mukkamala" has also been carried by several accomplished individuals in various fields, such as literature, arts, and academics, further contributing to its historical significance within Indian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mukkamala

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

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

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