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

Veerapaneni, 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 Veerapaneni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veerapaneni in America

Veerapaneni is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veerapaneni surname appeared 115 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 Veerapaneni.

The history of the last name Veerapaneni

The surname "VEERAPANENI" has its origins in India, specifically from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a hereditary name that emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

The name "VEERAPANENI" is derived from the Telugu language, which is the predominant language spoken in Andhra Pradesh. The word "Veera" means "valiant" or "courageous," while "Paneni" likely refers to a specific place or village where the family originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "VEERAPANENI" can be found in the inscriptions and copper plate grants issued by the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled the region from the 12th to the 14th centuries. These inscriptions often mentioned land grants and administrative appointments, which could have included individuals with the surname "VEERAPANENI."

During the 16th and 17th centuries, when the Vijayanagara Empire held sway over large parts of southern India, the name "VEERAPANENI" appears in various court records and administrative documents. This suggests that the family may have held positions of importance or influence during this period.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "VEERAPANENI" include:

1. Veerapaneni Narasimha Rao (1870-1945), a prominent social reformer and educationist from Andhra Pradesh.
2. Veerapaneni Satyanarayana (1900-1980), a renowned Telugu poet and writer who was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 1970.
3. Veerapaneni Krishnaiah (1905-1980), a distinguished mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
4. Veerapaneni Subba Rao (1920-1995), a respected jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India from 1966 to 1967.
5. Veerapaneni Venkateswarlu (1935-2010), a celebrated Telugu film actor and director who was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992 for his contributions to Indian cinema.

Throughout history, the surname "VEERAPANENI" has been associated with various place names and villages in the Rayalaseema and Coastal Andhra regions of Andhra Pradesh. Some of these place names include Veerapaneni Palli, Veerapaneni Gudem, and Veerapaneni Palem, which likely served as the ancestral homes or areas of origin for different branches of the family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veerapaneni

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

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

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