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

Patibandla, 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 Patibandla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patibandla in America

Patibandla is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patibandla surname appeared 192 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 Patibandla.

The history of the last name Patibandla

The surname Patibandla has its origins in India and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Telugu words 'pati', meaning village, and 'bandla', referring to a watchtower or fortified structure. This suggests that the name likely originated from a village or settlement that had such a fortified structure or watchtower.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Patibandla can be found in ancient manuscripts and records from the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled parts of southern India between the 14th and 17th centuries. These records often mentioned individuals with this surname who held positions of importance within the local administration or military.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Patibandla Krishnayya served as a military commander under the Vijayanagar ruler Aliya Rama Raya. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Deccan Sultanates and his exploits were documented in contemporary accounts.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Patibandla Narsimha Rao, a scholar and poet who lived during the 17th century. He authored several literary works in Telugu and was renowned for his mastery of the language.

During the 19th century, a place named Patibandla was recorded in the Rayalaseema region of present-day Andhra Pradesh. This place may have been named after the surname or vice versa, as it was common for place names and surnames to influence each other.

In more recent times, a notable figure with the surname Patibandla was Patibandla Subbarayudu, an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the struggle against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1890 and played an active role in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Another individual of note was Patibandla Sita Devi, a renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer from Andhra Pradesh. She was born in 1928 and dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the classical dance form of Kuchipudi, earning numerous accolades and honors for her contributions.

While the surname Patibandla is predominantly found in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it has also spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patibandla

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

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

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