2010
#88,020
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 211
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Vadlamani
A surname of Indian origin meaning a farmer who grows bamboo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 436 Americans carry the last name Vadlamani. That puts it at #57,805 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 786,134 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vadlamani surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
436
1 in 786,134
Census rank
#57,805
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
380
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 380 bearers of the surname Vadlamani in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 57805th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vadlamani, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vadlamani
The surname VADLAMANI has its origins in India, particularly in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The name is derived from the Telugu language, spoken by a significant population in the region. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 15th century CE.
VADLAMANI is a combination of two words in Telugu - "Vadla" meaning "a type of tree" and "Mani" which translates to "gemstone" or "jewel." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were involved in the trading or crafting of gemstones, or perhaps those who resided near a specific type of tree.
Historical records indicate that the surname VADLAMANI can be traced back to several ancient manuscripts and inscriptions found in the regions of Rayalaseema and Coastal Andhra. One of the earliest known references is a land grant document from the 16th century, which mentions a person named Vadlamani Venkata Reddy, who was a local chieftain.
In the 17th century, the VADLAMANI surname gained prominence with Vadlamani Mallikarjuna Sastry, a renowned scholar and poet renowned for his works in Telugu literature. He was born in 1642 and is considered one of the pioneers of the "Prabandha" style of poetry in the region.
During the 18th century, the name VADLAMANI was associated with a family of skilled artisans who specialized in intricate stone carvings and sculpting. One notable member was Vadlamani Venkanna, born in 1723, whose works adorned several temples and palaces in the region.
In the 19th century, Vadlamani Venkata Krishnaiah, born in 1823, was a prominent social reformer and educator who played a significant role in establishing schools and advocating for women's education in the region.
Another notable figure was Vadlamani Gopala Krishnayya, born in 1876, who was a renowned lawyer and served as a judge in the Madras High Court during the British colonial period.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname VADLAMANI throughout history, showcasing its deep roots and significance in the cultural fabric of Andhra Pradesh.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vadlamani
Among Census respondents with the surname Vadlamani, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Vadlamani bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vadlamani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander97.4% · 370
- White1.8% · 7
- Two or more races0.5% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vadlamani
Vadlamani appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#57,805
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 380
+169 bearers (+80.1%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 30,215 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #88,020 | 211 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #57,805 | 380 | 0.13 | +169 bearers (+80.1%) | Up 30,215 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vadlamani surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,020 | #57,805 | 34.3% |
| Count | 211 | 380 | 80.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.13 | 81.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vadlamani bearers went from 211 to 380 (+80.1% change). The surname moved up 30,215 positions in the national ranking, going from #88,020 to #57,805.
FAQ
Vadlamani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vadlamani?
Name Census estimates that about 436 living Americans carry the surname Vadlamani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 786,134 residents.
How common is Vadlamani?
Vadlamani ranks #57,805 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 380 people with the surname Vadlamani. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (436), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vadlamani.
Has Vadlamani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vadlamani went from 211 recorded bearers to 380. That is an increase of 169 (+80.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #88,020 to #57,805.
What does the Census say about the background of Vadlamani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vadlamani, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vadlamani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (370 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vadlamani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (97.4%), White (1.8%), Two or More Races (0.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vadlamani (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vadlamani mean?
A surname of Indian origin meaning a farmer who grows bamboo. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vadlamani (0.13 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Vadlamani?
Find out how many people have the surname Vadlamani on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.