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

Panuganti, 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 Panuganti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panuganti in America

Panuganti is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panuganti surname appeared 102 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 Panuganti.

The history of the last name Panuganti

The surname PANUGANTI originates from the Indian subcontinent, with its roots likely tracing back to the ancient Sanskrit language. It is believed to be derived from the word "panuga," which means "one who follows" or "a follower." The suffix "-nti" is a common grammatical construct in Sanskrit, indicating a person or entity associated with the root word.

One of the earliest known references to the PANUGANTI name can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was occasionally used to describe individuals who were devotees or disciples of a particular religious or philosophical school of thought. However, more concrete historical records of individuals bearing this surname are scarce before the medieval period.

During the 13th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Panuganti Lakshmi Narasimha is recorded as having lived in the Andhra region of southern India. His writings and teachings on Vedanta philosophy were highly influential during that era. Another notable figure from the same period was Panuganti Govinda Bhatta, a respected Sanskrit grammarian and poet who authored several works on language and literature.

In the 16th century, the PANUGANTI name gained prominence with the rise of Panuganti Rama Deva Raya, a powerful ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire. His reign was marked by significant cultural and architectural achievements, including the construction of several grand temples and monuments. The PANUGANTI family was closely associated with the royal court during this time.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Panuganti Lakshmikantamma was a renowned courtesan and poet who graced the courts of the Nizam rulers of Hyderabad. Her poetic compositions, known as "Kranthi Kavithalu," were celebrated for their depth and emotional expression.

In more recent times, Dr. Panuganti Lakshmi Narayana, a renowned economist and academician, made significant contributions to the field of agricultural economics in the late 20th century. He held prestigious positions at various universities and institutions, including the University of Hyderabad and the National Institute of Rural Development.

It is worth noting that while the PANUGANTI surname is primarily associated with the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, individuals bearing this name can be found across various regions of India and even among the Indian diaspora around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panuganti

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

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

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