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

Tummala, 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 Tummala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tummala in America

Tummala is the 34916th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tummala surname appeared 646 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 Tummala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tummala 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 Tummala

The surname Tummala originates from the Indian subcontinent, with its roots traced back to the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century CE. The name is derived from the Telugu word "Tummala," which means "a skilled carpenter or woodworker."

In ancient times, the Tummala community was renowned for their expertise in carpentry and woodworking. They played a crucial role in the construction of temples, palaces, and other architectural marvels that adorned the region. Many historical records and inscriptions from that era mention the name Tummala in association with various building projects.

One of the earliest known references to the name Tummala can be found in the Kakatiya inscriptions, a collection of stone inscriptions from the Kakatiya dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana between the 12th and 14th centuries. These inscriptions document the contributions of skilled artisans, including carpenters and woodworkers bearing the Tummala surname.

The name Tummala has also been linked to the town of Tummala in the Nalgonda district of Telangana, which was once a thriving center for woodworking and carpentry. It is believed that the surname may have originated from this specific location and spread across the region as the Tummala community migrated.

Some notable individuals with the surname Tummala throughout history include:

1. Tummala Narasimha Reddy (c. 16th century), a prominent builder and architect who oversaw the construction of several temples and forts during the Vijayanagara Empire.

2. Tummala Venkata Krishnayya (1788-1865), a renowned scholar and poet who made significant contributions to Telugu literature.

3. Tummala Ramakrishna Reddy (1880-1954), a social reformer and politician who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement.

4. Tummala Raghavendra Rao (1904-1981), a renowned archaeologist and epigraphist who specialized in the study of ancient inscriptions and archaeological sites in South India.

5. Tummala Rajeswar Rao (1928-2002), a distinguished engineer and academic who made significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering and served as the Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.

While the surname Tummala has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connection to the skilled craftsmanship of carpentry and woodworking remain deeply ingrained in the name's etymology and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tummala

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

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

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