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DODDAA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,286th

Most common surname in India

118

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Dodda is of Indian origin and is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'dodda,' which means 'great or large.'
The name Dodda is found in records from the 16th century in the region of Karnataka in India. It is believed to have been used by members of the Brahmin caste, who were traditionally priests and scholars.

Description:

The surname Dodda is still used among families in Karnataka, and is also found in other parts of India. It is a common name for members of the Brahmin caste, and is often used as a title or honorific.
In some parts of India, members of the Brahmin caste may use the surname Dodda to indicate that they are of a higher social status.
The surname Dodda may have variations, such as Doda, Doddappa, and Doddahalli.

State-wise distribution of people with DODDAA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for DODDAA surname

Andhra Pradesh

47

Tamil Nadu state distribution for DODDAA surname

Tamil Nadu

6

Category-wise distribution of people with DODDAA surname

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People with the surname DODDAA 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 DODDAA surname

50 (94%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for DODDAA surname

3 (6%)

Food Distribution Records

DODDAA is the only known surname recorded in 1 gotra: PUGUGOTI.

Frequently Asked Questions

The DODDAA surname is found across multiple communities including Kamma communities.

DODDAA families belong to multiple gotras including CHENNULLA, PUGUGOTI, PULIVELLA, GANDHASTHRI, MORAMPUDI.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the DODDAA surname with 47 records (88.7%).

DODDAA is ranked #13286 in India with approximately 118 people bearing this surname.

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