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

Veeramachaneni, 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 Veeramachaneni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veeramachaneni in America

Veeramachaneni is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veeramachaneni surname appeared 256 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 Veeramachaneni.

The history of the last name Veeramachaneni

The surname VEERAMACHANENI originated in South India, likely in the state of Andhra Pradesh or parts of modern-day Telangana. It is a Telugu language surname that can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the words "veera" meaning brave or courageous, and "machanen" which refers to a skilled warrior or fighter.

Historical records show that the VEERAMACHANENI surname was associated with various warrior clans and military families in the region. Some early references to the name can be found in local manuscripts and inscriptions from the Vijayanagara Empire era, which ruled parts of South India between the 14th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the VEERAMACHANENI surname was Veeramachaneni Gopal Nayak, a renowned military commander and chieftain who lived in the late 16th century. He served under the Vijayanagara Empire and played a significant role in defending the kingdom against invading forces.

Another notable figure was Veeramachaneni Pedda Venkatadri Nayudu (1685-1765), a prominent landowner and administrator who held significant influence in the region during the Nizam's rule in the 18th century. His descendants continued to hold prominent positions in the region for several generations.

In the 19th century, Veeramachaneni Seetharama Raju (1823-1892) was a respected scholar and poet who wrote several works in Telugu literature. His contributions helped preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the region.

During the Indian independence movement, Veeramachaneni Narasimha Rao (1876-1947) was a notable freedom fighter and social reformer who worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities in the region.

Veeramachaneni Venkata Lakshminarayana (1910-1983) was a renowned artist and sculptor from the 20th century, known for his contributions to the field of Telugu art and culture.

The VEERAMACHANENI surname has remained prevalent in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with many individuals bearing this name continuing to contribute to various fields, including politics, education, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veeramachaneni

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

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

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