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BANTU Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

4,596th

Most common surname in India

12,390

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

This term refers to a large group of languages spoken across sub-Saharan Africa.

Description:

Bantu is a very common surname in many parts of the world, particularly in Africa.

This surname is a fascinating one! Its got a strong, earthy feel to it. Here are three variations that might catch your eye: Bantu-Nyundo: This version adds a touch of elegance and strength, like a hammer striking a bell. Bantu-Moyo: This variation brings in a sense of heart and spirit, like the beating of a drum. Bantu-Kilimanjaro: This one evokes a sense of grandeur and majesty, like the towering mountain itself.

State-wise distribution of people with BANTU surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Tamil Nadu state distribution for BANTU surname

Tamil Nadu

5,505

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for BANTU surname

Andhra Pradesh

3,182

Maharashtra state distribution for BANTU surname

Maharashtra

50

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for BANTU surname

Madhya Pradesh

19

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for BANTU surname

Uttar Pradesh

4

Himachal Pradesh state distribution for BANTU surname

Himachal Pradesh

3

Telangana state distribution for BANTU surname

Telangana

3

Andaman and Nicobar Islands state distribution for BANTU surname

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

2

Bihar state distribution for BANTU surname

Bihar

2

Gujarat state distribution for BANTU surname

Gujarat

2

Category-wise distribution of people with BANTU surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname BANTU appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Voters List category for BANTU surname

7,376 (84%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for BANTU surname

1,374 (16%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BANTU surname

27 (0.3%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The BANTU surname is found across multiple communities including Goud, Goud Saraswat Brahmin, Kuruba, Gowda, Kurumba, Kurumba Gowda communities.

The BANTU surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the BANTU surname with 5,505 records (62.8%).

BANTU is ranked #4596 in India with approximately 12,390 people bearing this surname.

The BANTU surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (62.8%), Andhra Pradesh (36.3%), Maharashtra (0.6%).

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