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BONALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

6,453rd

Most common surname in India

7,965

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Bonala. This surname, like many others, carries within it a story of movement and adaptation. While specific details are hard to pin down without further research, its likely that this surnames spread was influenced by a combination of factors. Forced migrations, perhaps due to political or economic upheaval, could have led to families carrying the Bonala name settling in new areas. Voluntary migrations, driven by opportunities or a desire for a fresh start, could also have played a role. Over time, these migrations would have led to the surnames evolution, with variations appearing as families adapted to their new environments.

This Surname has Kapali Gotra.

Description:

Bonala is a surname that is primarily found in the Telugu-speaking regions of India. This surname is associated with the Balija community, a prominent and influential caste group in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

This surname is a fascinating one! Here are three variations: Bonala Bonallo Bonali.

State-wise distribution of people with BONALA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for BONALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

3,039

Tamil Nadu state distribution for BONALA surname

Tamil Nadu

2,508

Maharashtra state distribution for BONALA surname

Maharashtra

6

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for BONALA surname

Madhya Pradesh

6

Telangana state distribution for BONALA surname

Telangana

4

Delhi state distribution for BONALA surname

Delhi

3

Category-wise distribution of people with BONALA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname BONALA 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 BONALA surname

3,576 (64%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for BONALA surname

1,982 (36%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BONALA surname

8 (0.1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The BONALA surname is found across multiple communities including Reddy, Thogata, Goud, Kamma, Gond, Gowdiya, Gowda, Gowdara communities.

The BONALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

BONALA families belong to multiple gotras including KAPALI, MARUTLA.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the BONALA surname with 3,039 records (54.6%).

The BONALA surname is written in TELUGU script.

BONALA is ranked #6453 in India with approximately 7,965 people bearing this surname.

The BONALA surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (54.6%), Tamil Nadu (45.1%), Maharashtra (0.1%).

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