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

Vuppala, 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 Vuppala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vuppala in America

Vuppala is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vuppala surname appeared 227 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 Vuppala.

The history of the last name Vuppala

The surname "VUPPALA" has its origins in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Telugu language, which is the primary language spoken in Andhra Pradesh.

One theory suggests that "VUPPALA" is derived from the word "Uppu," which means salt in Telugu. This could indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the salt trade or salt production, which was a significant economic activity in the region during that time period.

Historical records from the Kakatiya Dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana between the 12th and 14th centuries, mention individuals with the surname "VUPPALA" serving as administrators, scholars, and military commanders. One such individual was Vuppala Nrusimha Deva, a renowned military general who fought against the Delhi Sultanate in the late 13th century.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname "VUPPALA" can be traced back to an inscription dated around 1250 CE, which mentions a village named "Vuppala Grama" in the Nalgonda district of Telangana. This suggests that the name may have originated as a place name before becoming a surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "VUPPALA." One such person was Vuppala Venkata Kavulu, a prominent poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century and contributed significantly to Telugu literature.

Another noteworthy individual was Vuppala Narasimha Rao, a social reformer and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century.

In more recent times, Vuppala Padmanabha Rao, born in 1925, was a renowned Telugu writer and playwright who received numerous accolades for his literary works.

Vuppala Venkata Subba Rao, born in 1920 and died in 2003, was a distinguished Indian civil servant who served as the Governor of Assam and Andhra Pradesh states.

Vuppala Rajeswara Rao, born in 1932, was a prominent Telugu film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to the Indian cinema industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vuppala

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

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

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