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

Muppidi, 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 Muppidi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muppidi in America

Muppidi is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muppidi surname appeared 136 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 Muppidi.

The history of the last name Muppidi

The surname "MUPPIDI" is believed to have originated in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, specifically in the region around the town of Muppidi. The name is derived from the Telugu word "Muppidi," which means "three boundaries" or "three borders," potentially referring to the location of the town near the intersection of three administrative divisions or boundaries.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "MUPPIDI" can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in local land records and tax registers. During this period, the spelling variations "Mupiddi" and "Muppiddi" were also commonly used. The name is believed to have been associated with landowners and local chieftains in the region.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the surname "MUPPIDI" was Muppidi Venkata Krishnayya, a prominent Telugu poet who lived from 1575 to 1645. He is renowned for his contributions to Telugu literature, particularly his works on the lives of Hindu deities and saints.

In the 18th century, the "MUPPIDI" surname gained further recognition through the exploits of Muppidi Venkata Ramana Rao, a military commander who served under the Nizam of Hyderabad. He played a crucial role in several battles against rival kingdoms and is celebrated for his strategic acumen and bravery.

During the 19th century, Muppidi Subbarayudu, an influential scholar and educator, made significant contributions to the promotion of Telugu language and literature. He authored several textbooks and worked tirelessly to establish educational institutions in the region.

Another notable figure was Muppidi Venkataratnam, a social reformer and advocate for women's rights, who lived from 1860 to 1935. He campaigned for the abolition of harmful practices such as child marriage and worked to improve the education and status of women in society.

In the early 20th century, Muppidi Krishnaswami Naidu, a prominent lawyer and politician, served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council and played an active role in the Indian independence movement. He was born in 1885 and passed away in 1952.

While the surname "MUPPIDI" continues to be predominantly found in the southern regions of India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it has also gained a global presence due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muppidi

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

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

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