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

Tatineni, 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 Tatineni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tatineni in America

Tatineni is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tatineni surname appeared 153 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 Tatineni.

The history of the last name Tatineni

The surname TATINENI originated from India, specifically from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The name is believed to have its roots in the ancient Telugu language, which is one of the classical languages of India. The name is thought to be derived from the Telugu word "Tata," which means a riverbank or a riverbed.

Records indicate that the TATINENI surname was prevalent among the landowning agricultural communities in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, particularly in the districts of East Godavari and West Godavari. The name is closely associated with the fertile river deltas of the Godavari and Krishna rivers, where these communities traditionally owned and cultivated lands.

The earliest known reference to the TATINENI surname can be traced back to the 15th century CE, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India. The name appears in several inscriptions and land grant records from that period, suggesting that the TATINENI families held influential positions as landowners and administrators.

One of the notable historical figures with the TATINENI surname was Tatineni Rama Nayudu (1826-1893), a prominent social reformer and educationist from Andhra Pradesh. He established several schools and institutions, promoting education and social upliftment in the region.

Another influential figure was Tatineni Prakasam (1872-1957), a prominent freedom fighter and the first Chief Minister of the Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu) after India's independence. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

In more recent times, Tatineni Brahmayya (1903-1970) gained recognition as a renowned Telugu novelist and short story writer. His literary works explored themes of rural life and social issues, earning him several prestigious awards.

Tatineni Ananthanarayan (1933-1999) was a distinguished mathematician and academician who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and number theory. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad and received numerous honors for his academic achievements.

Additionally, Tatineni Malathi (born 1946) is a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer, known for her expertise in the Indian dance forms of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tatineni

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

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

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