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

Nandyala, 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 Nandyala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nandyala in America

Nandyala is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nandyala surname appeared 124 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 Nandyala.

The history of the last name Nandyala

The surname NANDYALA is of Indian origin, tracing its roots back to the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated in the town of Nandyala, located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, during the medieval period.

The name NANDYALA is derived from the combination of two Telugu words, "Nandi" and "Aalayam," which collectively translate to "the abode of the sacred bull." This suggests that the town of Nandyala may have been named after a significant temple or religious site dedicated to Nandi, the bull mount of Lord Shiva.

Historical records from the 13th century mention the town of Nandyala as a prominent center of trade and religious significance in the region. It is believed that the surname NANDYALA emerged as a way for families residing in or originating from this town to identify themselves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NANDYALA can be found in the inscriptions of the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. These inscriptions mention individuals with the surname NANDYALA serving as administrators, scholars, and officials in the empire's bureaucracy.

Prominent individuals with the surname NANDYALA include:

1. Nandyala Venkataratnam (1820-1890), a renowned Telugu poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary renaissance of the Telugu language.
2. Nandyala Narayana Rao (1845-1912), a social reformer and educationist who established several schools and colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Nandyala Srinivasa Rao (1910-1988), a respected politician and freedom fighter who played an active role in India's independence movement.
4. Nandyala Kumara Swamy (1922-1998), a celebrated Telugu film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to the Telugu cinema industry.
5. Nandyala Harikrishna (1957-present), a renowned Indian classical musician and Carnatic vocalist, recipient of numerous awards and honors.

While the surname NANDYALA has its origins in the town of the same name, over time, it has spread across Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India as families migrated and settled in different regions. Despite its geographical dispersal, the name continues to carry the rich cultural and historical significance of its place of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nandyala

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

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

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