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

Tumuluri, 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 Tumuluri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tumuluri in America

Tumuluri is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tumuluri surname appeared 101 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 Tumuluri.

The history of the last name Tumuluri

The surname TUMULURI is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The name is derived from the Telugu language, which is spoken in this region. In Telugu, the word "Tumul" means "village" or "hamlet," and "Uru" means "people" or "inhabitants." Therefore, the name TUMULURI likely referred to people who lived in a particular village or group of villages.

One of the earliest known references to the name TUMULURI can be found in ancient inscriptions and records from the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana between the 12th and 14th centuries. These inscriptions mention individuals with the name TUMULURI holding various administrative positions and land grants.

During the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century, the TUMULURI name is found in several historical documents and records. Some notable individuals from this period include Tumuluri Mallanna, a prominent military commander who fought in the Battle of Talikota in 1565, and Tumuluri Venkatadri, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century.

In the 18th century, the TUMULURI name is associated with the Nizam of Hyderabad, a princely state in the Deccan region. Tumuluri Bhupal Rao (1720-1783) served as a general in the Nizam's army and played a crucial role in several military campaigns.

As the TUMULURI surname spread across different regions of India, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some alternative spellings include Tumuluri, Tummalapalli, and Tummalareddy. These variations often reflected the local dialects and linguistic influences in different areas.

Throughout history, the TUMULURI surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, administration, military service, and academia. Several individuals with this surname have made significant contributions in their respective fields.

One notable figure is Tumuluri Narayana Rao (1843-1908), a prominent social reformer and advocate of women's education in the late 19th century. Another individual of note is Tumuluri Venkateswara Rao (1887-1958), a renowned playwright and literary figure who played a crucial role in the development of Telugu theater.

It is worth mentioning that the TUMULURI surname is not limited to India alone. Over time, individuals with this surname have migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the cultural diversity and richness of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tumuluri

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

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

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