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

Nalluri, 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 Nalluri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nalluri in America

Nalluri is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nalluri surname appeared 209 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 Nalluri.

The history of the last name Nalluri

The surname NALLURI is of Indian origin, specifically from the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It can be traced back to around the 16th century.

NALLURI is believed to have derived from the Telugu word "Nallu" meaning "four" and "Uri" meaning "place" or "settlement". It was likely a hereditary title or surname given to individuals or families who lived in or governed over four villages or settlements.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the NALLURI surname can be found in historical records and inscriptions from the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India from the 14th to 17th centuries.

One notable historical figure with the NALLURI surname was Nalluri Sriramakavi, a renowned Telugu poet and scholar who lived during the reign of the Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya in the early 16th century. His works, including the epic poem "Vasu Charitram," are considered literary masterpieces in Telugu literature.

Another prominent NALLURI was Nalluri Srinivasulu Naidu, a freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. He was born in 1887 and was actively involved in the non-cooperation movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

In the 19th century, Nalluri Venkatacharya was a notable scholar and literary figure who made significant contributions to Telugu literature and grammar. He authored several works, including the popular "Andhra Bhasha Vyakarana Chandrika," a comprehensive grammar book on the Telugu language.

Nalluri Chinnaya Suri, a renowned Telugu poet and philosopher from the 17th century, is also noteworthy for his works, including the popular allegorical poem "Panduranga Mahatyam."

Another historical figure with the NALLURI surname was Nalluri Kodandaramayya, a prominent social reformer and educator who played a crucial role in promoting education and social upliftment in Andhra Pradesh during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nalluri

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

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

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