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DHAANAM Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,395th

Most common surname in India

9

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

DHAANAM is a surname originating from the Indian state of Kerala. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Dhanam’, meaning ‘wealth’. It is also believed that the name is derived from the Malayalam word ‘Dhanam’, which means ‘gift’. The DHAANAM surname is most commonly found among the Hindu Nair and Ezhava communities of Kerala. The history of the DHAANAM surname is closely linked to the history of the Nair and Ezhava communities in Kerala. The Nair community is believed to have migrated from the North of India to Kerala during the 8th century CE. The Ezhava community is believed to have been present in Kerala since the 10th century CE. Both communities were traditionally involved in the trade of spices and other goods. The culture and customs of the DHAANAM surname are similar to those of the Nair and Ezhava communities. These include the practice of arranged marriages, the observance of Hindu festivals, and the belief in the caste system. The variations of the DHAANAM surname include DHANAM, DHANUM, DHANUMAL, DHANUMALAYAM, DHANUMALAYIL, DHANUMALAYILAM, DHANUMALAYILAYAM, DHANUMALAYILAYIL, and DHANUMALAYILAYILAM.

State-wise distribution of people with DHAANAM surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for DHAANAM surname

Andhra Pradesh

4

Tamil Nadu state distribution for DHAANAM surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with DHAANAM surname

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People with the surname DHAANAM appear across 1 type 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 DHAANAM surname

5 (100%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The DHAANAM surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

DHAANAM families belong to the PULASTHYA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the DHAANAM surname with 4 records (80.0%).

The DHAANAM surname is written in TELUGU script.

DHAANAM is ranked #13395 in India with approximately 9 people bearing this surname.

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