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

Oruganti, 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 Oruganti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oruganti in America

Oruganti is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oruganti surname appeared 133 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 Oruganti.

The history of the last name Oruganti

The surname Oruganti has its origins in India, specifically in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Telugu language and is thought to have connections with the village of Oruganti or a similar place name.

Historically, the Oruganti surname was associated with various communities and social groups within the region. Some records suggest that it may have been linked to certain agricultural or landowning families. However, the exact origins and meanings of the name remain somewhat ambiguous due to the limited availability of written records from that era.

One of the earliest known references to the Oruganti surname can be found in local village records and land grant documents from the 15th century. These documents mention individuals with the surname holding positions of authority or owning land in various parts of what is now Andhra Pradesh.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Oruganti surname. One such figure was Oruganti Venkata Krishnaiah (1842-1911), a prominent social reformer and educationist who played a significant role in establishing schools and promoting literacy in the region. Another was Oruganti Srinivasulu (1876-1951), a renowned poet and writer who contributed to the literary landscape of Telugu literature.

In the field of politics, Oruganti Ramaswamy (1901-1977) was a respected leader and served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council during the pre-independence era. More recently, Oruganti Venkataramana (born 1948) has been a influential figure in the Indian judiciary, having served as a judge in the Supreme Court of India.

It is worth noting that the Oruganti surname has also been associated with various professions and occupations over the centuries, ranging from scholars and writers to entrepreneurs and professionals in various fields. However, the specific origins and meanings of the name remain shrouded in the mists of time, leaving room for further exploration and research.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oruganti

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

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

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