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

Putcha, 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 Putcha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Putcha in America

Putcha is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Putcha surname appeared 122 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 Putcha.

The history of the last name Putcha

The surname Putcha has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, derived from the Telugu word "Puchha," which translates to "tail" or "end." This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals residing at the outskirts or periphery of a settlement.

The earliest recorded instances of the Putcha surname can be traced back to various historical documents and inscriptions from the region. One notable example is found in the Kakatiya Dynasty records, where the name appears in reference to a local chieftain named Putcha Bhairava Nayak, who lived during the late 14th century.

In the 17th century, the Putcha name gained prominence when a family of that surname played a significant role in the establishment of the Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh. Putcha Venkanna Nayudu, born in 1625, was a renowned military commander who served under the Vijayanagara Empire and later became a feudatory chief of the region.

Another prominent figure bearing the Putcha surname was Putcha Veerabhadra Nayudu, born in 1754, who served as the Dewan (prime minister) of the Nizam of Hyderabad during the late 18th century. His contributions to administrative reforms and economic development in the Deccan region are well-documented.

During the British colonial period, the Putcha name appeared in various administrative records and legal documents. One notable figure was Putcha Ramalingam Pantulu, born in 1856, who was a renowned scholar, social reformer, and advocate for women's education in the Madras Presidency.

In more recent times, the Putcha surname has been carried by individuals from diverse fields, including academics, professionals, and artists. For instance, Putcha Venkatasujatha, born in 1935, was a celebrated Telugu novelist and playwright who received numerous literary awards for her works.

While the Putcha surname has its roots in southern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even overseas due to migration and diasporic communities. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Putcha

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

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

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