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

Surapaneni, 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 Surapaneni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Surapaneni in America

Surapaneni is the 46037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Surapaneni surname appeared 463 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 Surapaneni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Surapaneni to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Surapaneni

The surname SURAPANENI traces its origins back to India, particularly 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 combination of two Telugu words, "Sura" meaning "brave" or "valiant" and "Paneni" which refers to a specific region or village.

SURAPANENI is thought to have been initially associated with warriors or individuals of valor who hailed from the village or area of Paneni. In ancient manuscripts and local records, variations of the spelling such as "Surapanen" or "Surapaneni" have been documented, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the name over time.

One of the earliest known references to the SURAPANENI name can be found in the inscriptions and chronicles of the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled a significant portion of southern India between the 14th and 17th centuries. These inscriptions mention individuals bearing the SURAPANENI name who held positions of influence within the imperial administration or served as military commanders.

Historically, the SURAPANENI surname has been associated with several notable personalities. One such individual was Surapaneni Ramalinga Reddy, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century and authored works in Telugu literature. Another was Surapaneni Venkata Rama Reddy, a renowned architect and engineer who designed and oversaw the construction of several landmark structures during the reign of the Nizam of Hyderabad in the 18th century.

In the realm of politics and governance, Surapaneni Venkataramana Reddy served as a influential minister in the court of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century, playing a crucial role in shaping the empire's policies and diplomatic relations. More recently, Surapaneni Sambasiva Rao was a respected jurist and judge who served on the High Court of Andhra Pradesh in the late 20th century.

The SURAPANENI name has also been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, arts, and sciences, over the centuries. However, their specific identities and achievements may require further research and verification from authoritative historical sources.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Surapaneni

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

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 Surapaneni 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Surapaneni has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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