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

Pagadala, 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 Pagadala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pagadala in America

Pagadala is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pagadala surname appeared 141 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 Pagadala.

The history of the last name Pagadala

The surname PAGADALA originated in India, with roots tracing back to the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is derived from the Telugu language, where "paga" means "to share" and "dala" refers to a leaf or branch, suggesting a possible connection to an agricultural or nature-related occupation or locality.

The earliest recorded instances of the PAGADALA surname can be found in historical records and inscriptions from the 16th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire. One notable example is the mention of a village named Pagadala in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, which may have been the origin point for the surname.

In the 17th century, the PAGADALA name appeared in administrative records of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, which ruled the Golconda Sultanate in the Deccan region. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have held positions of influence or prominence during that period.

During the British colonial era, the PAGADALA surname was recorded in various official documents and records, such as land registries and tax records. One notable individual from this time was Pagadala Venkata Ranga Rao (1829-1891), a prominent scholar, linguist, and educator who contributed significantly to the study of Telugu literature and language.

Another historically significant figure with the PAGADALA surname was Pagadala Ramakrishna Rao (1871-1952), a social reformer and advocate for women's education and empowerment. He established several educational institutions and played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement.

In the 20th century, the PAGADALA surname gained further recognition with individuals like Pagadala Lakshmikantham (1903-1985), a renowned mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of differential equations and functional analysis.

Pagadala Venkanna (1919-2004) was another prominent figure, known for his work as a poet, playwright, and writer in the Telugu language. His literary works explored themes of social justice and human emotions, earning him numerous accolades and recognition.

More recently, Pagadala Vijayalakshmi (born 1964) has made her mark as a distinguished classical dancer and choreographer, preserving and promoting the traditional dance forms of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pagadala

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

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

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