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GANTAM Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,187th

Most common surname in India

217

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Gantam is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word gantavya, which means “destiny” or “fate”. It is most commonly found among members of the Brahmin caste. The history of the Gantam surname is closely tied to the history of India. It is believed that the Gantam family migrated from Northern India to the South during the reign of the Chola dynasty, which lasted from 300 BCE to 1279 CE. They settled in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, where the surname remains common today. The culture of the Gantam family is rooted in traditional Hindu values and beliefs. They are known for their respect for elders, their hospitality, and their commitment to education. Variations of the Gantam surname include Gontam, Guntam, and Gantum.

State-wise distribution of people with GANTAM surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GANTAM surname

Andhra Pradesh

81

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GANTAM surname

Tamil Nadu

37

Maharashtra state distribution for GANTAM surname

Maharashtra

3

Gujarat state distribution for GANTAM surname

Gujarat

2

Category-wise distribution of people with GANTAM surname

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People with the surname GANTAM 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.

Food Distribution Records category for GANTAM surname

63 (51%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for GANTAM surname

60 (49%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GANTAM surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

GANTAM families belong to the BHARADWAJA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the GANTAM surname with 81 records (65.9%).

The GANTAM surname is written in TELUGU script.

GANTAM is ranked #13187 in India with approximately 217 people bearing this surname.

The GANTAM surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (65.9%), Tamil Nadu (30.1%), Maharashtra (2.4%).

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