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

Rallapalli, 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 Rallapalli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rallapalli in America

Rallapalli is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rallapalli surname appeared 103 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 Rallapalli.

The history of the last name Rallapalli

The surname Rallapalli has its origins in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Telugu language and is thought to be a place name or a combination of words describing a specific location or settlement.

One possible origin of the name is from the Telugu words "Rallu" meaning "stones" and "Palli" meaning "village" or "hamlet." This could suggest that the name referred to a village or area known for its abundance of stones or a distinct geological feature involving rocks. Another theory traces the name to the words "Ralla" meaning "battle" or "war" and "Palli" again meaning "village," potentially indicating a settlement or place associated with historical conflicts or battles.

While there are no definitive historical references to the name in ancient manuscripts or records, some of the earliest known bearers of the Rallapalli surname date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Researchers have found mentions of individuals with this name in local land records and administrative documents from that period in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.

One notable figure from history was Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sarma, a scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century and authored several works in Telugu literature. Another was Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao, a prominent administrator and military commander who served under the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century.

In more recent times, Rallapalli Lakshmikantamma was a social reformer and advocate for women's education who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Rallapalli Venkaiah Naidu, born in 1949, is a former Union Minister in the Government of India and has held various high-level positions in Indian politics.

Rallapalli Venkateswarlu, born in 1923, was a notable Telugu writer and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Andhra Pradesh. His works explored themes of social justice and human relationships.

The Rallapalli surname continues to be prevalent in the southern Indian states, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where many individuals with this name have made their mark in various fields, including literature, politics, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rallapalli

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

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

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