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

Vishnubhotla, 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 Vishnubhotla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vishnubhotla in America

Vishnubhotla is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vishnubhotla surname appeared 109 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 Vishnubhotla.

The history of the last name Vishnubhotla

The surname Vishnubhotla originated in India, where it is still predominantly found today. The name traces its roots back to the Sanskrit language and Hindu mythology, with 'Vishnu' being one of the principal deities of Hinduism, known as the Preserver or Protector of the universe. 'Bhotla' is likely derived from an older word or place name, possibly referring to a specific region or village where the name originated.

Historically, surnames in India often reflected one's caste, occupation, or place of origin. Vishnubhotla may have been a name adopted by those who resided in a particular area associated with the deity Vishnu or a name given to individuals involved in religious or spiritual practices related to this deity.

The earliest recorded instances of the Vishnubhotla surname can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions, though the exact dates are difficult to pinpoint. One notable figure with this surname was Vishnubhotla Rama Rao, a prominent scholar and philosopher from the 16th century who wrote extensively on Hindu theology and spirituality.

In the 18th century, Vishnubhotla Venkata Krishnama Nayudu was a celebrated poet and writer who composed numerous works in Telugu literature, further adding to the cultural significance of this surname.

During the British colonial era in India, several individuals with the Vishnubhotla surname held influential positions. Vishnubhotla Venkata Subba Rao was a respected judge and legal scholar who served on the Madras High Court in the late 19th century.

Another prominent figure was Vishnubhotla Venkata Rama Sastri, a renowned linguist and Sanskrit scholar born in 1872, who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of ancient Indian languages and literature.

In more recent times, Vishnubhotla Sitarama Murthy, born in 1920, was a highly regarded dramatist and playwright who wrote numerous acclaimed plays in Telugu, showcasing the rich cultural heritage associated with this surname.

While the Vishnubhotla surname has its roots in ancient India, it continues to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse and enduring cultural legacy of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vishnubhotla

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

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

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