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

Puppala, 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 Puppala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puppala in America

Puppala is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puppala surname appeared 197 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 Puppala.

The history of the last name Puppala

The surname Puppala is of Indian origin, specifically from the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It traces its roots back to the 16th century and is believed to be derived from the Telugu word "Puppala," which means "a small village" or "hamlet."

In the early days, surnames were often derived from the place of origin or residence of a family. The Puppala surname likely originated from a small village or hamlet where the family resided or had its ancestral roots. This practice of taking on place names as surnames was common among various linguistic and cultural groups in India.

While there are no known records of the Puppala surname appearing in ancient manuscripts or historical documents, it is possible that it was mentioned in local village records or inscriptions from the 16th century onwards. However, such records are often difficult to access or may not have survived the test of time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Puppala surname can be traced back to the 18th century, when a prominent figure named Puppala Venkata Krishnayya (1700-1765) served as a minister in the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad. He was known for his administrative skills and played a significant role in the governance of the Nizam's territories.

Another notable individual with the Puppala surname was Puppala Subrahmanyam (1856-1920), a renowned Telugu scholar and writer. He made significant contributions to Telugu literature and is best known for his translation of the epic Mahabharata into Telugu prose.

In the field of music, Puppala Balaswamy (1925-2010) was a highly respected Carnatic vocalist and recipient of the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award from the Madras Music Academy.

Puppala Srinivas (1948-2018) was a prominent Indian politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) representing the Kakinada constituency in Andhra Pradesh.

More recently, Puppala Raghu (born 1965) is a well-known Telugu film director and screenwriter, known for his works in the Telugu cinema industry.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Puppala surname who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout history. The surname continues to be prevalent among Telugu-speaking communities in India, carrying the legacy of its ancestral roots and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puppala

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

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

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