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Most common surname in India
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ChinnaGangaiAh is an Indian surname derived from the name of a village in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is believed to have originated from the name of a local chieftain, ChinnaGangai. The surname is most common among the Tamil speaking community. It is believed to have been in use for many centuries. The culture and customs associated with the surname are generally similar to those of the Tamil community. Variations of the surname include ChinnaGangaiyar and ChinnaGangaiyarai.
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Tamil Nadu
58
Andhra Pradesh
32
Maharashtra
3
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People with the surname CHINNAGANGAIAH 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.
70 (75%)
Voters List
14 (15%)
Farmer Beneficiary Records
9 (10%)
Food Distribution Records