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CHALAMAYYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,209th

Most common surname in India

195

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Chalamaaya is an ancient Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word “chalama” which means “blessed”. The surname is most commonly found among the Telugu speaking people of India. It is believed to have originated in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The Chalamaaya surname is associated with a number of prominent families in India. It is believed that the family was founded by an ancient king named Chalamaaya, who was the ruler of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century AD. The Chalamaaya surname is also found among people of other Indian states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Maharashtra. The culture and customs associated with the Chalamaaya surname vary from region to region. In some parts of India, the surname is associated with Brahmins, while in other areas it is associated with non-Brahmins. Variations of the Chalamaaya surname include Chalamaya, Chalama, Chalam, Chalamai, and Chalamayya.

State-wise distribution of people with CHALAMAYYA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHALAMAYYA surname

Andhra Pradesh

153

Maharashtra state distribution for CHALAMAYYA surname

Maharashtra

2

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHALAMAYYA surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHALAMAYYA surname

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People with the surname CHALAMAYYA 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHALAMAYYA surname

86 (55%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for CHALAMAYYA surname

57 (37%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for CHALAMAYYA surname

13 (8%)

Voters List

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