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

Vedula, 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 Vedula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vedula in America

Vedula is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vedula surname appeared 258 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 Vedula.

The history of the last name Vedula

The surname Vedula is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'vedu,' which means 'knowledge' or 'wisdom.' The name is primarily found in the southern states of India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vedula name can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in several inscriptions and manuscripts from the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled over the Andhra region. These inscriptions often referred to scholars and learned individuals with the Vedula surname.

During the 16th century, the Vedula family gained prominence under the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India. Several members of the family held important administrative and scholarly positions within the empire. One notable figure from this period was Vedula Narasimha Shastri, a renowned scholar and poet who lived between 1550 and 1620.

In the 18th century, the Vedula family had a strong presence in the Nellore region of Andhra Pradesh. One of the most prominent figures from this time was Vedula Venkata Krishna Yajwanayudu, who served as the Prime Minister of the Nellore Kingdom from 1752 to 1770.

During the British colonial period, the Vedula name gained recognition in various fields, including literature, education, and public service. Vedula Ramakrishna Sastri (1863-1923) was a distinguished scholar, writer, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Another notable figure was Vedula Raghavachari (1885-1952), a renowned educationist and philosopher who served as the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University from 1935 to 1946.

In more recent times, Vedula Venkata Rama Sastry (1921-2007) was a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer who contributed significantly to the revival and promotion of the Kuchipudi dance form.

While the Vedula surname has its roots in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connection to the Indian subcontinent remain strong, reflecting the scholarly and intellectual traditions associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vedula

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

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

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