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JAANAPATI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,220th

Most common surname in India

184

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Jaanapati is a surname of Indian origin, primarily associated with the Hindu Brahmin caste. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Jaanapati', which means 'lord of the people'. The earliest records of the Jaanapati surname date back to the 17th century, when it was used by the Rajputs of Rajasthan. It is believed that the original bearer of the surname was a Rajput prince who was given the title of 'Jaanapati' by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The Jaanapati surname is most commonly found in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. It is also found in other parts of India, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The Jaanapati surname is associated with a variety of cultures and customs. It is associated with the traditions of the Hindu Brahmin caste, as well as with the Rajputs of Rajasthan. Variations of the Jaanapati surname include Jaanpat, Janpat, and Janpaty.

State-wise distribution of people with JAANAPATI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for JAANAPATI surname

Tamil Nadu

49

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for JAANAPATI surname

Andhra Pradesh

32

Category-wise distribution of people with JAANAPATI surname

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People with the surname JAANAPATI 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 JAANAPATI surname

67 (83%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for JAANAPATI surname

14 (17%)

Food Distribution Records

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