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GUNAM Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,168th

Most common surname in India

236

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

GUNAM is a surname that has its roots in India. It is believed to have originated in the state of Gujarat in the western part of the country. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'gunam' which means 'quality'. The surname is commonly found among the Gujarati people and is also known to be used by the Parsis, an ethnic group of Zoroastrians who migrated to India from Persia in the 8th century. The history and culture of the GUNAM surname is closely linked to the Gujarati people and their customs. The surname is believed to be a sign of respect and is often used to denote a person of high social rank. Variations of the GUNAM surname include GONAM, GUNAMANI, GUNAMAL, GUNAMALLA, GUNAMALA, GUNAMALAI, GUNAMALAYA and GUNAMALAYAM. These variations may have been derived from the original Sanskrit word or may have been adapted to fit the local language and culture.

State-wise distribution of people with GUNAM surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GUNAM surname

Andhra Pradesh

100

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GUNAM surname

Tamil Nadu

43

Bihar state distribution for GUNAM surname

Bihar

2

Maharashtra state distribution for GUNAM surname

Maharashtra

2

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GUNAM surname

Madhya Pradesh

2

Rajasthan state distribution for GUNAM surname

Rajasthan

2

Karnataka state distribution for GUNAM surname

Karnataka

1

Category-wise distribution of people with GUNAM surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname GUNAM appear across 3 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 GUNAM surname

88 (58%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for GUNAM surname

59 (39%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GUNAM surname

5 (3%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The GUNAM surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmashali, Padmasalai communities.

The GUNAM surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

GUNAM families belong to the KOUNDILYA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the GUNAM surname with 100 records (65.8%).

The GUNAM surname is written in TELUGU script.

GUNAM is ranked #13168 in India with approximately 236 people bearing this surname.

The GUNAM surname is found across 7 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (65.8%), Tamil Nadu (28.3%), Bihar (1.3%).

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