Question 1

Who is the Kuldevta (family deity) worshipped by DEVALA families?

Accepted Answer

DEVALA families worship BHAVANI and KALI and KHANDOBA and KULDEVI and VENKATESHWARA as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Which communities in India carry the DEVALA surname?

Accepted Answer

The DEVALA surname is found across multiple communities including Dhodia communities.

Question 3

Do people from different religions use the DEVALA surname?

Accepted Answer

The DEVALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 4

What are the gotras found among DEVALA families?

Accepted Answer

DEVALA families belong to multiple gotras including AGASTHI, DEVALA, KASHYAPA, MAHADEVA, RAJBHOOT LOGAKSH DEVAL.

Question 5

Which state has the highest number of people with the DEVALA surname?

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the DEVALA surname with 414 records (33.9%).

Question 6

In which scripts is the DEVALA surname written?

Accepted Answer

The DEVALA surname is written in GUJARATI, MARATHI scripts.

Question 7

How common is the DEVALA surname in India?

Accepted Answer

DEVALA is ranked #12242 in India with approximately 1,162 people bearing this surname.

Question 8

In how many states is the DEVALA surname found across India?

Accepted Answer

The DEVALA surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (33.9%), Rajasthan (24.8%), Andhra Pradesh (18.2%).

Origin and History of DEVALA

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