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CHALAPAATI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,267th

Most common surname in India

137

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Chalapati is a surname that is believed to have originated in India. It is a variant of the Sanskrit name Chalapathi, which means 'Lord of the Plough'. The name is believed to have been given to those who were skilled in the art of ploughing and farming. The origin of the Chalapati surname is not known for certain, but it is believed to be of Hindu origin. It is also thought to be derived from the Chalukya dynasty, a royal dynasty that ruled parts of India from the 6th to the 12th centuries. The Chalapati surname is found mainly in South India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. It is also found in some parts of North India. The culture of the Chalapati people is mainly based on Hinduism. They celebrate many Hindu festivals such as Diwali and Holi. They are also known to observe some traditional rituals such as lighting the diya (oil lamp) during Diwali. The variations of the Chalapati surname include Chalapathy, Chalapathi, Chalapatiyar, Chalapaty, and Chalapatty.

State-wise distribution of people with CHALAPAATI surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHALAPAATI surname

Andhra Pradesh

43

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHALAPAATI surname

Tamil Nadu

10

Category-wise distribution of people with CHALAPAATI surname

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People with the surname CHALAPAATI appear across 2 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.

Food Distribution Records category for CHALAPAATI surname

36 (68%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for CHALAPAATI surname

17 (32%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHALAPAATI surname is found across multiple communities including Goud, Gour, Kuruba, Gowda communities.

The CHALAPAATI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the CHALAPAATI surname with 43 records (81.1%).

CHALAPAATI is ranked #13267 in India with approximately 137 people bearing this surname.

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