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GOLLAPOODI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,388th

Most common surname in India

16

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Gollapoodi is a Telugu surname, derived from the word Golla, which means 'shepherd'. It is believed to have originated from the Golla community, a group of shepherds who were traditionally nomadic and lived in the Telangana region of India. The Golla community is one of the oldest and most influential communities in the region, and their surname is now found among many Telugu-speaking families. The Golla community was traditionally an agriculturally-based society, with a strong emphasis on livestock rearing. They were also known for their skills in weaving and pottery. The Golla people were known for their strong sense of community and their respect for tradition. In modern times, many members of the Golla community have become successful professionals in a variety of fields, including science, engineering, business, and politics. Variations of the Gollapoodi surname include Gollapudi, Gollapudy, and Gollapudi.

State-wise distribution of people with GOLLAPOODI surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GOLLAPOODI surname

Andhra Pradesh

8

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GOLLAPOODI surname

Tamil Nadu

4

Category-wise distribution of people with GOLLAPOODI surname

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People with the surname GOLLAPOODI 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 GOLLAPOODI surname

7 (58%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for GOLLAPOODI surname

5 (42%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The GOLLAPOODI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmasali Sudra, Padmasali Mahara communities.

The GOLLAPOODI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

GOLLAPOODI families belong to the VYAASA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the GOLLAPOODI surname with 8 records (66.7%).

The GOLLAPOODI surname is written in TELUGU script.

GOLLAPOODI is ranked #13388 in India with approximately 16 people bearing this surname.

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