2010
#88,685
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 209
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Nalluri
A Hindu surname of unknown origin, possibly referring to one's residence or place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 510 Americans carry the last name Nalluri. That puts it at #50,714 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 672,067 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nalluri surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
510
1 in 672,067
Census rank
#50,714
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
445
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 445 bearers of the surname Nalluri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 50714th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nalluri, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nalluri
Among Census respondents with the surname Nalluri, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Nalluri bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Nalluri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.3% · 424
- White2.0% · 9
- Two or more races1.1% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 4
- Black or African American0.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nalluri
Nalluri appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#50,714
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 445
+236 bearers (+112.9%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 37,971 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #88,685 | 209 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #50,714 | 445 | 0.15 | +236 bearers (+112.9%) | Up 37,971 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Nalluri surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,685 | #50,714 | 42.8% |
| Count | 209 | 445 | 112.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.15 | 112.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nalluri bearers went from 209 to 445 (+112.9% change). The surname moved up 37,971 positions in the national ranking, going from #88,685 to #50,714.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Nalluri
FAQ
Nalluri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nalluri?
Name Census estimates that about 510 living Americans carry the surname Nalluri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 672,067 residents.
How common is Nalluri?
Nalluri ranks #50,714 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 445 people with the surname Nalluri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (510), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Nalluri.
Has Nalluri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nalluri went from 209 recorded bearers to 445. That is an increase of 236 (+112.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #88,685 to #50,714.
What does the Census say about the background of Nalluri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nalluri, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Nalluri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (424 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nalluri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (95.3%), White (2.0%), Two or More Races (1.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Nalluri (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Nalluri mean?
A Hindu surname of unknown origin, possibly referring to one's residence or place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Nalluri (0.15 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Nalluri?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Nalluri? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.