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CHALLAPILLA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,368th

Most common surname in India

36

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Challapilla surname has its origins in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is believed to be a variant of the “Challa” name. It is believed to have been derived from the Telugu word “Challa”, which means “a person of good character”. The Challapilla surname is believed to have been in use for centuries, though its exact roots remain unknown. The name is most commonly found among the Telugu-speaking people of Andhra Pradesh, though it has also been found among the Tamil-speaking people of Tamil Nadu. The Challapilla surname is associated with a number of customs and traditions. For instance, in some communities, the Challapilla surname is associated with the practice of offering prayers to the goddess Durga. It is also believed that this surname is linked to the practice of offering prayers to the god Vishnu. Variations of the Challapilla surname include Challapillai, Challapillay, Challapillaiyar, Challapillayar, and Challapillaiyan.

State-wise distribution of people with CHALLAPILLA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHALLAPILLA surname

Andhra Pradesh

11

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHALLAPILLA surname

Tamil Nadu

5

Category-wise distribution of people with CHALLAPILLA surname

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People with the surname CHALLAPILLA 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.

Voters List category for CHALLAPILLA surname

8 (50%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for CHALLAPILLA surname

8 (50%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHALLAPILLA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali communities.

The CHALLAPILLA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

CHALLAPILLA families belong to the KRATHUVU gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the CHALLAPILLA surname with 11 records (68.8%).

The CHALLAPILLA surname is written in TELUGU script.

CHALLAPILLA is ranked #13368 in India with approximately 36 people bearing this surname.

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