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

Penmetsa, 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 Penmetsa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Penmetsa in America

Penmetsa is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Penmetsa surname appeared 198 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 Penmetsa.

The history of the last name Penmetsa

The surname PENMETSA originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have its roots in the Telugu language, which is predominantly spoken in this region. The name is derived from the word "penmettu," which means "boundary" or "limit" in Telugu, suggesting that the ancestors of those bearing this surname may have lived near the boundaries of a village or town.

The earliest records of the PENMETSA surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire in the Deccan Plateau. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals who held administrative positions or were responsible for maintaining the boundaries of settlements within the empire's territories.

One of the earliest documented references to the PENMETSA surname can be found in the Amuktamalyada, a 16th-century Telugu poetic work composed by the renowned poet Krishnadevaraya. In this work, the author mentions a character named "Penmetsa Venkatadhvari," indicating the use of the surname during that period.

As the centuries passed, the PENMETSA surname spread across various regions of Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Penmetsa Venkata Krishnaiah (1866-1933), a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education in the Madras Presidency.
2. Penmetsa Kameswara Rao (1893-1952), a celebrated playwright and poet who contributed significantly to the development of Telugu literature.
3. Penmetsa Varadachari (1900-1964), a renowned linguist and scholar who specialized in the study of Telugu language and literature.
4. Penmetsa Satyavenkata Rao (1912-1983), a distinguished lawyer and judge who served as a member of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
5. Penmetsa Jaya Prakash Narayana (born 1944), a prominent Telugu film director and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed works.

While the PENMETSA surname has deep historical roots, it is important to note that this information is based on available records and may not be exhaustive. As with many surnames, the true origin and evolution of the name may be subject to further research and interpretation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Penmetsa

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

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

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