2010
#75,317
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 256
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Veeramachaneni
A south Indian surname indicating a place of origin or residence.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 459 Americans carry the last name Veeramachaneni. That puts it at #55,400 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 746,741 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Veeramachaneni 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
459
1 in 746,741
Census rank
#55,400
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
400
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 400 bearers of the surname Veeramachaneni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 55400th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Veeramachaneni, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Veeramachaneni
Among Census respondents with the surname Veeramachaneni, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Veeramachaneni 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 Veeramachaneni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.8% · 387
- White2.3% · 9
- Two or more races0.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Veeramachaneni
Veeramachaneni 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
#55,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 400
+144 bearers (+56.3%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 19,917 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #75,317 | 256 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #55,400 | 400 | 0.13 | +144 bearers (+56.3%) | Up 19,917 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 Veeramachaneni 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 | #75,317 | #55,400 | 26.4% |
| Count | 256 | 400 | 56.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.13 | 48.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Veeramachaneni bearers went from 256 to 400 (+56.3% change). The surname moved up 19,917 positions in the national ranking, going from #75,317 to #55,400.
FAQ
Veeramachaneni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Veeramachaneni?
Name Census estimates that about 459 living Americans carry the surname Veeramachaneni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 746,741 residents.
How common is Veeramachaneni?
Veeramachaneni ranks #55,400 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 400 people with the surname Veeramachaneni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (459), 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 Veeramachaneni.
Has Veeramachaneni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Veeramachaneni went from 256 recorded bearers to 400. That is an increase of 144 (+56.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #75,317 to #55,400.
What does the Census say about the background of Veeramachaneni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Veeramachaneni, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Veeramachaneni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.8% (387 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Veeramachaneni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.8%), White (2.3%), Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Veeramachaneni (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 Veeramachaneni mean?
A south Indian surname indicating a place of origin or residence. 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 Veeramachaneni (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 common is the surname Veeramachaneni?
Want to know how many people are called Veeramachaneni? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.