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

Thummala, 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 Thummala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thummala in America

Thummala is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thummala surname appeared 125 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 Thummala.

The history of the last name Thummala

The surname THUMMALA originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have derived from the Telugu word "Thummala," which means "salt pit" or "salt works," suggesting that the name may have originated from a place associated with salt production or from an occupation related to salt mining or processing.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname THUMMALA can be traced back to the 16th century, where it appeared in historical documents and records from the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled a large part of the Deccan Plateau in South India between the 14th and 17th centuries. The name was particularly prevalent in the Rayalaseema region, which was known for its salt production.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname THUMMALA was Thummala Venkata Krishnayya (c. 1540-1610), a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire. He authored several literary works in Telugu and Sanskrit and served as a court poet under the patronage of various rulers.

Another notable figure was Thummala Ramakrishna Reddy (1818-1890), a prominent social reformer and educator from Andhra Pradesh. He established several schools and educational institutions, advocating for the spread of education among the underprivileged sections of society.

In the 20th century, Thummala Nageswara Rao (1920-1988) was a distinguished Telugu author and playwright, known for his contributions to the literary and cultural landscape of Andhra Pradesh. His works explored various social and cultural themes and were widely acclaimed.

Thummala Thadagiri Sambaiah (1902-1986) was a notable freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was jailed multiple times for his involvement in the Quit India Movement and other nationalist activities.

Thummala Nandamuri Harikrishna (1956-2018) was an actor and politician who appeared in numerous Telugu films and also served as a Member of Parliament in India's Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) from 1999 to 2004.

The surname THUMMALA has been recorded in various historical documents, inscriptions, and literary works throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep-rooted presence in the Telugu-speaking regions of South India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thummala

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

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

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