2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Yadlapalli
A place name referring to someone from the village of Yadlapalli.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 228 Americans carry the last name Yadlapalli. That puts it at #97,730 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,503,309 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yadlapalli 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
228
1 in 1,503,309
Census rank
#97,730
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
199
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 199 bearers of the surname Yadlapalli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 97730th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yadlapalli, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yadlapalli
The surname Yadlapalli has its origins in India, specifically within the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name is deeply rooted in the agrarian culture and social structures prevalent in these areas. The surname Yadlapalli consists of two parts: "Yadla" which is a regional variation of the name "Yadav," a community traditionally associated with cattle herding and farming, and "Palli" which translates to "village" in Telugu. Therefore, the surname historically signifies a family or lineage associated with a village of cattle herders.
Records of the Yadlapalli surname can be traced back to the medieval period of Indian history, around the 13th to 15th centuries, when surnames based on occupation and geography became more formalized. Manuscripts and temple records from the Andhra region mention land grants and endowments to Yadlapalli individuals, indicating their prominent social standing and wealth derived from agriculture and pastoralism. One such notable historical reference is a land grant document dated 1335 AD that mentions a Chieftain named Yadlapalli Reddy, who contributed significantly to a local temple's upkeep.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname in a more formal context is that of Yadlapalli Rudrayya (1508-1585), a village head and landlord who played a crucial role in local governance and community organization. His name appears in local court records and revenue collections, highlighting his administrative importance at the time.
Another prominent figure is Yadlapalli Narasimha Swamy (1693-1764), known for his contributions to the construction of irrigation canals in Andhra Pradesh, which greatly benefitted the agrarian community. He is often cited in regional historical texts and folk tales emphasizing his engineering skills and philanthropy.
In more recent historical contexts, Yadlapalli Anantha Ramulu (1881-1942) was a freedom fighter and social reformer who participated in the Indian independence movement. His efforts in mobilizing the rural population against British colonial rule are well documented in the archives of the Indian National Congress.
Yadlapalli Venkata Subbaiah (1920-1987) was a renowned agricultural scientist whose research significantly improved the yield of rice crops in Andhra Pradesh, making his surname synonymous with agricultural innovation and progress in the region. His scientific papers and contributions are still referenced in the field of agronomy.
Lastly, Yadlapalli Janaki Ramachandra (1948-2010) was a celebrated Telugu poet and writer whose literary works reflected the socio-economic conditions of rural Andhra Pradesh. Her poems and stories, often set in fictional villages with names similar to Yadlapalli, highlight the cultural and historical significance of the surname. Her legacy lives through anthologies and literary accolades conferred upon her posthumously.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yadlapalli
Among Census respondents with the surname Yadlapalli, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Yadlapalli 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 Yadlapalli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander97.5% · 194
- White2.0% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yadlapalli
Yadlapalli 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
#97,730
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 199
+98 bearers (+97.0%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 61,982 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #97,730 | 199 | 0.07 | +98 bearers (+97.0%) | Up 61,982 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 Yadlapalli 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 | #159,712 | #97,730 | 38.8% |
| Count | 101 | 199 | 97.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.07 | 121.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yadlapalli bearers went from 101 to 199 (+97.0% change). The surname moved up 61,982 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #97,730.
FAQ
Yadlapalli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yadlapalli?
Name Census estimates that about 228 living Americans carry the surname Yadlapalli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,503,309 residents.
How common is Yadlapalli?
Yadlapalli ranks #97,730 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 199 people with the surname Yadlapalli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (228), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Yadlapalli.
Has Yadlapalli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yadlapalli went from 101 recorded bearers to 199. That is an increase of 98 (+97.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #97,730.
What does the Census say about the background of Yadlapalli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yadlapalli, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.5%). 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 Yadlapalli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.5% (194 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yadlapalli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (97.5%), White (2.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.5%). 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 Yadlapalli (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 Yadlapalli mean?
A place name referring to someone from the village of Yadlapalli. 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 Yadlapalli (0.07 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 Yadlapalli?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Yadlapalli at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.