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

Voruganti, 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 Voruganti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voruganti in America

Voruganti is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voruganti surname appeared 117 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 Voruganti.

The history of the last name Voruganti

The surname "VORUGANTI" is of Indian origin, tracing its roots back to the southern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century.

The name "VORUGANTI" is thought to be derived from the Tamil or Telugu languages, which are predominantly spoken in the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, respectively. It may have originated from a combination of words or a place name, although the exact etymology is unclear.

There are no known historical references or mentions of the name "VORUGANTI" in ancient manuscripts or records, such as the Domesday Book or similar documents. This is likely due to the lack of comprehensive record-keeping in the region during those times.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "VORUGANTI" are found in local village records and administrative documents from the 18th and 19th centuries. One notable individual with this surname was Voruganti Venkata Subbaiah (1817-1882), a prominent landowner and community leader from the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh.

Another individual of note was Voruganti Rajagopalachari (1890-1972), a renowned scholar and educator who played a significant role in the development of Sanskrit studies in India. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University and was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

In the 20th century, Voruganti Venkata Sesha Satry (1912-1992) gained recognition as a distinguished playwright and poet. His works, written in Telugu, explored themes of social justice and human values, and he was the recipient of several literary awards.

Voruganti Chandrasekhar (born 1946) is a prominent Indian American businessman and entrepreneur. He co-founded the software company Globespan, which was acquired by Cisco Systems in 2000, and has been actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors.

Voruganti Gopalakrishna (born 1956) is a notable Indian classical musician, known for his expertise in the Carnatic music tradition. He has performed extensively around the world and has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname "VORUGANTI" who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history. The name continues to be prevalent in the southern regions of India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voruganti

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

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

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