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

Nannapaneni, 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 Nannapaneni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nannapaneni in America

Nannapaneni is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nannapaneni surname appeared 175 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 Nannapaneni.

The history of the last name Nannapaneni

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

Historical records suggest that the NANNAPANENI surname was initially associated with a particular village or settlement in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The name may have originated from a combination of words or place names that held significance in the local dialect.

One of the earliest known references to the NANNAPANENI surname can be found in ancient inscriptions and palm-leaf manuscripts dating back to the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century CE. These inscriptions often recorded land grants, tax records, and other administrative details, providing insights into the prevalence of the surname during that era.

Notable individuals bearing the NANNAPANENI surname throughout history include:

1. NANNAPANENI Venkata Subba Rao (1860-1932), a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer from Andhra Pradesh who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

2. NANNAPANENI Rajeswara Rao (1885-1957), a celebrated Telugu poet and writer known for his contributions to the literary renaissance of the Telugu language.

3. NANNAPANENI Govinda Raju (1910-1980), a renowned classical vocalist and exponent of the Carnatic music tradition, who was awarded the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1964.

4. NANNAPANENI Lakshmi Narayana (1924-2004), a distinguished agricultural scientist and recipient of the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to the field of plant genetics.

5. NANNAPANENI Sridhar (born 1965), a prominent film director and screenwriter in Telugu cinema, known for his critically acclaimed movies that explore social themes and human relationships.

As the NANNAPANENI surname spread across different regions of Andhra Pradesh and beyond, variations in spelling and pronunciation may have occurred over time. However, the core essence of the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of southern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nannapaneni

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

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

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