History:
The gotras associated with this surname are angira, dadich, kashyap, mudgal and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.
Description:
The surname Bhonagiri is mainly found among communities that come from Bhongir, a town in Telangana, India. The religion associated with BHONAGIRI surname is hindu. The community associated with this surname is arya vaishya. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is telugu.
It is especially common among Telugu-speaking Brahmin groups, including the Niyogi Brahmins. Historically, these communities were influential in the area, often working as administrators, scholars, and landowners. People with this surname may also be part of other Telugu-speaking communities, like the Komati caste, particularly those who originated in the Nalgonda district. Over time, people with this surname have moved across India and to other countries, but their family roots remain in Telangana.
In India, surname-related traditions are usually linked to broader community, caste, or regional festivals, rather than being exclusive to a particular family name.
The surname Bhonagiri has several variations, including Boinapally, Boinapalli, Boinapalle, Bhonagari, and Bhonagiriwar. This surname appears multiple times in the provided list.
