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CHANGALI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,151st

Most common surname in India

253

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

CHANGALI is a surname of Indian origin, primarily associated with the Hindu community. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word “changala”, which means “the hunter”. The surname was traditionally used by members of the Kshatriya caste, a warrior and ruling class in Hinduism. The history of the Changali surname can be traced back to the ancient Hindu kingdom of Magadha, which was located in what is now the Indian state of Bihar. During the medieval period, the Changali surname was adopted by the Rajputs, a powerful warrior clan in North India. The culture and customs associated with the Changali surname are largely unknown, as the surname has been in use for centuries. However, it is believed that the surname is associated with a strong sense of honor and loyalty. Variations of the Changali surname include Changeli, Changela, Changel, and Changa.

State-wise distribution of people with CHANGALI surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHANGALI surname

Andhra Pradesh

28

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHANGALI surname

Tamil Nadu

20

Jharkhand state distribution for CHANGALI surname

Jharkhand

18

Karnataka state distribution for CHANGALI surname

Karnataka

16

Bihar state distribution for CHANGALI surname

Bihar

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHANGALI surname

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People with the surname CHANGALI 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 CHANGALI surname

35 (42%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHANGALI surname

34 (41%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for CHANGALI surname

14 (17%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The CHANGALI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

CHANGALI families belong to the PRASHTA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the CHANGALI surname with 28 records (33.7%).

The CHANGALI surname is written in TELUGU script.

CHANGALI is ranked #13151 in India with approximately 253 people bearing this surname.

The CHANGALI surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (33.7%), Tamil Nadu (24.1%), Jharkhand (21.7%).

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