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

Tadikonda, 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 Tadikonda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tadikonda in America

Tadikonda is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tadikonda surname appeared 119 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 Tadikonda.

The history of the last name Tadikonda

The surname TADIKONDA originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern region of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from a combination of two Telugu words, "Tadi" meaning river bank or riverine area, and "Konda" meaning hill or mountain. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals or communities residing near a riverside hill or elevated riverbank region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TADIKONDA surname can be found in local land records and inscriptions from the Kakatiya and Vijayanagara empires, which ruled over parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana between the 12th and 16th centuries. These records often mentioned individuals with the name TADIKONDA, indicating their association with specific villages or regions.

During the 16th century, a prominent figure named Tadikonda Ramalinga Nayudu served as a minister and military commander under the Vijayanagara Empire. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his strategic acumen. In the 17th century, Tadikonda Chennayya, a scholar and poet, contributed significantly to Telugu literature with his works on religious and philosophical themes.

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the TADIKONDA surname appeared in the records of the Nizam's dominions, which encompassed parts of present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. One notable individual from this period was Tadikonda Venkata Swamy, a revered spiritual leader and founder of the Tadikonda Venkata Swamy Mutt (monastery) in Secunderabad.

Another prominent figure was Tadikonda Veeraiah, a social reformer and educationist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities in Andhra Pradesh.

Throughout history, the TADIKONDA surname has been associated with various regions and communities within Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, often reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic heritage of these areas. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval times, its prevalence and significance have continued to evolve over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tadikonda

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

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

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