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

Ravuri, 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 Ravuri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ravuri in America

Ravuri is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ravuri surname appeared 174 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 Ravuri.

The history of the last name Ravuri

The surname "RAVURI" is of Indian origin, specifically from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated in the ancient region of Rayalaseema, which encompasses parts of modern-day Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

The name "RAVURI" is derived from the Sanskrit word "ravu," which means "sun" or "sun god." It is likely that the name was initially used to identify individuals or families associated with sun worship or related occupations, such as astrologers or priests.

Historical records indicate that the name "RAVURI" has been present in the Indian subcontinent for several centuries. It is mentioned in various local texts and documents dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in records related to land ownership and taxation.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname "RAVURI" was Ravuri Venkata Krishnayya, a renowned Telugu poet and scholar who lived during the late 16th century and early 17th century. He was known for his contributions to Telugu literature and is considered one of the pioneers of the Telugu literary renaissance.

Another notable figure with the surname "RAVURI" was Ravuri Bharadwaja (1858-1912), a social reformer and educator who played a significant role in promoting education and empowerment among marginalized communities in the Rayalaseema region.

In the 19th century, Ravuri Subba Rao (1835-1904) was a prominent Indian lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. He was highly regarded for his legal acumen and contributions to the judicial system.

The name "RAVURI" is also associated with the ancient town of Ravuripalem, located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. The town's name is derived from the same root word as the surname, suggesting a historical connection between the place and the people bearing this name.

Another notable individual with the surname "RAVURI" was Ravuri Bharadwaja Reddy (1920-1992), a politician and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement. He later served as a member of the Indian Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the state government of Andhra Pradesh.

While the name "RAVURI" is primarily concentrated in the southern regions of India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states, it has also gained recognition and presence in other parts of the country due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ravuri

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

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

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