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

Ravula, 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 Ravula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ravula in America

Ravula is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ravula surname appeared 214 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 Ravula.

The history of the last name Ravula

The surname Ravula is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name is thought to derive from the Telugu word "ravula," which means "spool" or "bobbin" used in weaving. This suggests that the name may have been associated with weavers or textile workers in the past.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ravula can be found in ancient Telugu inscriptions dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE. These inscriptions mention individuals with the name Ravula, indicating that the name has been in use for over a millennium in the region.

In the 14th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, there are records of a prominent family named Ravula who held influential positions in the court and administration. One notable member was Ravula Gangadhar, who served as a minister and advisor to the emperor Krishnadevaraya in the early 16th century.

The name Ravula also appears in various historical manuscripts and literature from the region, such as the Andhra Mahabharatamu, a Telugu translation of the epic Mahabharata, which mentions a character named Ravula Soma.

Historically, the name Ravula has been associated with various professions and social classes, from weavers and artisans to scholars and administrators. Some notable individuals with the surname Ravula include:

1. Ravula Chakrapani (16th century) - A renowned Sanskrit scholar and author of several works on Ayurvedic medicine.
2. Ravula Venkata Krishnayya (1806-1879) - A Telugu poet and playwright who contributed significantly to the revival of Telugu literature during the 19th century.
3. Ravula Padmaraju (1917-1994) - A prominent Telugu writer and journalist, known for his novels and short stories depicting rural life in Andhra Pradesh.
4. Ravula Mahalakshmi (born 1950) - A acclaimed classical dancer and choreographer, known for her contributions to the Kuchipudi dance form.
5. Ravula Susheel Kumar (born 1972) - A former Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Andhra Pradesh.

While the name Ravula has its roots in the Andhra and Telangana regions of India, it has also spread to other parts of the country and the world due to migration and cultural diffusion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ravula

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Ravula, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!