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

Nekkanti, 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 Nekkanti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nekkanti in America

Nekkanti is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nekkanti surname appeared 134 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 Nekkanti.

The history of the last name Nekkanti

The surname Nekkanti originates from India, specifically from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged as early as the 14th century AD during the reign of the Vijayanagar Empire. The name is derived from the Telugu language and is thought to have roots in the words "Nekka" meaning "to twist" and "Nati" meaning "to dance", suggesting a possible connection to traditional dance forms or occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Nekkanti surname can be found in the Mackenzie Manuscripts, a collection of historical documents from the 18th century. These manuscripts contain references to individuals with the Nekkanti surname residing in the Guntur and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh. Some of the notable Nekkantis mentioned in these records include Nekkanti Venkataramayya (1720-1790), a renowned scholar and poet, and Nekkanti Subrahmanya Shastri (1750-1820), a prominent astrologer and philosopher.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Nekkanti surname was closely associated with the Nayak rulers of the Madurai Nayak kingdom. Several members of the Nekkanti family served as advisors and administrators in the royal court. One such notable figure was Nekkanti Raghunatha Nayak (1580-1645), a skilled military strategist and confidant of the Nayak kings.

In the 19th century, the Nekkanti surname gained prominence in the field of literature and education. Nekkanti Subba Rao (1805-1875) was a celebrated writer and playwright who contributed significantly to the development of modern Telugu literature. Nekkanti Venkataramayya (1820-1890), on the other hand, was a renowned educationist and social reformer who established several educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh.

Another notable figure from the 20th century was Nekkanti Narasimha Rao (1915-2005), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as the Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He played a crucial role in the formation of the state of Andhra Pradesh and was actively involved in the struggle for its creation.

Throughout its history, the Nekkanti surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including literature, education, law, politics, and the arts. While the name has its roots in Andhra Pradesh, Nekkantis have dispersed across India and even abroad, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nekkanti

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

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

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