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

Pinnamaneni, 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 Pinnamaneni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pinnamaneni in America

Pinnamaneni is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pinnamaneni surname appeared 168 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 Pinnamaneni.

The history of the last name Pinnamaneni

The surname "PINNAMANENI" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name itself is derived from a combination of two Telugu words, "pinna" meaning "sacred" or "revered," and "maneni," which can be translated as "village" or "place." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a sacred or revered place, possibly a village or a settlement.

Historical records indicate that the name was prevalent among certain communities in the region, particularly those associated with agricultural or landowning activities. However, there are no known references to the name in ancient manuscripts or texts from that period.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name "PINNAMANENI" can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appears in certain land records and property deeds from the Nellore and Prakasam districts of Andhra Pradesh. These records often mention individuals with this surname as landowners or village elders.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name gained prominence among the educated and influential members of society, with several individuals bearing the "PINNAMANENI" surname holding positions of authority or playing significant roles in local administration.

Notable historical figures with the surname "PINNAMANENI" include:

1. Pinnamaneni Venkanna (1830-1890), a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education in the region.
2. Pinnamaneni Seetharamayya (1865-1932), a renowned scholar and educator who established several educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Pinnamaneni Krishnaiah (1890-1960), a renowned playwright and writer who contributed significantly to the development of Telugu literature.
4. Pinnamaneni Venkata Subbarao (1910-1985), a respected jurist and former Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
5. Pinnamaneni Lakshmikantamma (1920-2002), a renowned classical dancer and exponent of the Kuchipudi dance form.

While the name "PINNAMANENI" is of Indian origin, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical significance and associations of the name remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of Andhra Pradesh.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pinnamaneni

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

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

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