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

Myneni, 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 Myneni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Myneni in America

Myneni is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Myneni surname appeared 180 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 Myneni.

The history of the last name Myneni

The surname Myneni has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Telugu language, which is the primary language spoken in this region.

Myneni is thought to be a derivative of the word "Mayani," which translates to "illusion" or "magic" in Telugu. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who practiced certain forms of mysticism or were known for their skills in illusion and trickery. It is also possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive term to someone who was considered particularly skilled or clever.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Myneni can be found in the Kakatiya inscriptions, which were carved onto stone monuments and temples during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty in Andhra Pradesh between the 12th and 14th centuries. These inscriptions often listed the names of individuals involved in various administrative roles or as donors to the temples.

In the 16th century, there are records of a scholar and poet named Myneni Narasimha, who lived in the Vijayanagara Empire. He was known for his contributions to Telugu literature and is considered one of the earliest prominent figures to bear the Myneni surname.

Another notable individual with this surname was Myneni Narayana Rao (1868-1942), a social reformer and educator who played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for the rights of women and underprivileged communities in Andhra Pradesh during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In more recent history, Myneni Lakshmikant Reddy (1930-2007) was a renowned Indian politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, as well as the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

Myneni Srimannarayana (1901-1979) was a prominent Telugu writer and literary critic who made significant contributions to the development of modern Telugu literature. He was awarded the prestigious Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, in 1970.

Myneni Venkaiah Naidu (born 1949) is a prominent Indian politician who has served as the 13th Vice President of India since 2017. He has held various important positions in the government, including serving as the Union Minister for Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Myneni

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

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

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