Google search shows me up as Public Figure

Why does google search show that I’m a public figure?

I searched up my name and I got back a picture of myself and it said public figure under my name. Sort of like when you search a random researcher and it says that under their name with a photo.

I have some research published but it’s not anything noticeable and I’m not affiliated with any university or a researcher by title. What the hell is going on?

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