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

Potluri, 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 Potluri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Potluri in America

Potluri is the 47272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Potluri surname appeared 449 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 Potluri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Potluri to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Potluri

The surname Potluri has its origins in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 6th and 12th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Telugu word "Potlu," which means "silk cloth" or "silk sari." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals involved in the silk trade or the production of silk garments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Potluri surname can be found in the inscriptions and epigraphic records from the Kakatiya Dynasty, which ruled the region of Andhra Pradesh between the 12th and 14th centuries. These inscriptions mention individuals with the surname Potluri, indicating their involvement in various administrative and commercial roles during that period.

The Potluri surname has been closely linked with the town of Potluri, located in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that the name of the town itself may have originated from the surname, suggesting that the Potluri family had a significant presence and influence in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Potluri surname. One prominent example is Potluri Virabrahmendra Swami (1503-1593), a renowned Hindu saint and spiritual leader who had a profound impact on the Vaishnava tradition in South India. His teachings and philosophical works continue to be revered and studied to this day.

Another notable figure is Potluri Venkayya (1859-1929), a social reformer and educator who played a crucial role in promoting women's education and advocating for the abolition of child marriages in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In more recent times, Potluri Rama Mohana Rao (1925-2011) was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the development of the pharmaceutical industry in India. He established the Potluri Laboratories, which later became part of the renowned Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.

Potluri Vijayabhaskar Reddy (born 1952) is a contemporary politician and member of the Indian National Congress party. He has served as a member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and held various ministerial positions in the state government.

Potluri Rajakumari (1926-2015) was a renowned classical dancer and choreographer, widely acclaimed for her contributions to the Kuchipudi dance form. She received numerous prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, for her artistic achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Potluri

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

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 Potluri 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Potluri has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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