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

Pendyala, 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 Pendyala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pendyala in America

Pendyala is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pendyala surname appeared 231 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 Pendyala.

The history of the last name Pendyala

The surname Pendyala originated in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have its roots dating back to the 16th century during the Vijayanagara Empire. The name is derived from the Telugu words "Pendu" meaning "cluster" and "Yala" meaning "village," suggesting that the ancestors of this family might have lived in a cluster of villages.

Pendyala is considered a Hindu surname, predominantly found among the Niyogi Brahmin community in Andhra Pradesh. Some of the earliest records of this surname can be traced back to inscriptions and manuscripts from the Vijayanagara period, indicating the presence of Pendyala families in various parts of the region.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Pendyala was Pendyala Anantarama Sastry (c. 1600s), a renowned scholar and poet who authored several works in Telugu literature. His contributions to the literary landscape of the time were significant, and his works are still studied and appreciated today.

Another notable figure was Pendyala Venkata Subba Rao (1863-1948), a social reformer and educationist who played a pivotal role in promoting education among disadvantaged communities in Andhra Pradesh. He established several schools and educational institutions, leaving a lasting impact on the region's educational landscape.

In the field of music, Pendyala Rama Linga Sastry (1887-1967) was a celebrated musician and composer who contributed immensely to the Carnatic music tradition. His compositions, particularly in the krti and tillana genres, are widely performed and revered by music enthusiasts.

The Pendyala family also had its presence in the literary and academic realms, with scholars like Pendyala Veerabhadra Sastry (1892-1966), who authored numerous works on Hindu philosophy, Sanskrit literature, and Vedic studies. His contributions to the preservation and propagation of ancient Indian knowledge were widely recognized.

Another notable figure from the Pendyala family was Pendyala Subbaiah (1908-1983), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Madras Legislative Assembly and played an active role in the Indian independence movement. His dedication to public service and advocacy for social justice left a lasting impact on the political landscape of the time.

While the surname Pendyala is predominantly found in Andhra Pradesh, over time, individuals with this surname have migrated to various parts of India and around the world, carrying their rich cultural heritage and contributing to diverse fields of endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pendyala

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

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

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