Explore the Family Name Chilukuri

The meaning of Chilukuri

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): Brahmin name of unexplained etymology. It is borne by members of the agrarian and warrior Kamma caste, also by Vaidiki (people adhering to the Vedas).

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How common is the last name Chilukuri in the United States?

According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chilukuri has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 132,259, but by 2010, it had jumped up to rank 60,960 — a change of about 53.91 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a noteworthy increase during these years, going from 118 in 2000 to 330 in 2010. This is an impressive rise in proportion per 100,000 people as well, moving from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#132,259#60,96053.91%
Count118330179.66%
Proportion per 100k0.040.11175%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chilukuri

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Chilukuri identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This demographic accounted for 93.22 percent in 2000 and increased to 97.88 percent in 2010. While there were no recorded instances of this surname within the categories of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a small percentage (1.82%) in 2010 who identified as White, a change from zero in 2000.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander93.22%97.88%5%
White0%1.82%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%