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

Uppuluri, 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 Uppuluri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uppuluri in America

Uppuluri is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uppuluri surname appeared 142 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 Uppuluri.

The history of the last name Uppuluri

The surname "Uppuluri" is of Indian origin, specifically from the Telugu-speaking regions of southern India. It is believed to have originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is commonly found.

The name "Uppuluri" is a combination of two Telugu words: "Uppu" meaning "salt" and "Luri" meaning "village" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place known for its salt production or trade.

Historical records indicate that the Uppuluri surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India. Inscriptions from this period mention individuals bearing this name, suggesting their presence in the region.

One of the earliest known references to the Uppuluri surname is found in the "Mackenzie Manuscripts," a collection of manuscripts and records compiled by Colonel Colin Mackenzie in the early 19th century. These manuscripts contain references to individuals with the Uppuluri surname, indicating their presence in various parts of Andhra Pradesh.

Among the notable figures with the Uppuluri surname throughout history are Uppuluri Rama Raju (1892-1970), a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer, who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Additionally, Uppuluri Govinda Raju (1920-1994) was a renowned Telugu writer and poet, known for his contributions to Telugu literature.

Other notable individuals with the Uppuluri surname include Uppuluri Srinivasa Rao (1872-1949), a respected scholar and educationist who served as the principal of various colleges in Andhra Pradesh, and Uppuluri Ananda Gajapathi Raju (1832-1901), a prominent zamindar (landowner) and philanthropist in the region.

The Uppuluri surname has also been associated with several place names in Andhra Pradesh, such as Uppuluri village in the West Godavari district, further reinforcing its geographical roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uppuluri

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

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

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