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

Vasireddy, 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 Vasireddy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vasireddy in America

Vasireddy is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vasireddy surname appeared 283 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 Vasireddy.

The history of the last name Vasireddy

The surname Vasireddy has its origins in India, specifically in the southern region of Andhra Pradesh. It can be traced back several centuries to the time of the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled the region from the 12th to the 14th centuries. The name is likely derived from the Telugu words "vasu" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity" and "reddy" indicating a caste or community of warriors and landowners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vasireddy appears in inscriptions and records from the Kakatiya period, where it is mentioned in reference to influential landholding families in the region. The name was also found in ancient manuscripts and documents related to land grants and revenue records from the time of the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th centuries.

During the 16th century, there are records of a notable figure named Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayak, who served as a military commander under the Vijayanagara ruler Aliya Rama Raya. He played a significant role in several battles against the Deccan Sultanates and is celebrated for his valor and leadership.

In the 18th century, the Vasireddy family was prominent in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, with several members holding influential positions in the local administration and military under the Nizam rulers. One such figure was Vasireddy Papayya Nayak, who served as a governor in the region during the late 1700s.

Another notable individual with the Vasireddy surname was Vasireddy Narayana Reddy, a distinguished scholar and poet who lived in the 19th century. He was renowned for his literary works in Telugu and made significant contributions to the promotion of the language and culture.

As the Vasireddy community expanded and migrated to other parts of India and abroad, the surname continued to be carried forward by influential individuals in various fields. For instance, Vasireddy Sita Devi was a prominent social reformer and women's rights activist in the early 20th century, working tirelessly to uplift the status of women in Indian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vasireddy

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

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

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