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JANGAMU Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,271st

Most common surname in India

133

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Jangam surname is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Jangam', which means 'priest'.
The Jangam surname is believed to have originated in India, where the Jangam caste is believed to have been in existence since at least the 6th century. The Jangam people were traditionally associated with the Shaiva sect of Hinduism and were priests in temples dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction.

Description:

Jangam people are traditionally known for their devotion to Shiva and their commitment to the Shaiva sect of Hinduism. They are also known for their expertise in Vedic rituals and ceremonies, such as weddings and funerals.
Jangam people traditionally practice a number of rituals and customs associated with their faith. These include the recitation of mantras, the performance of puja (worship) rituals, and the offering of prasad (blessed food) to Shiva.
The Jangam surname has a number of variations, including Jangama, Jangamma, and Jangamanna.

State-wise distribution of people with JANGAMU surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for JANGAMU surname

Andhra Pradesh

48

Tamil Nadu state distribution for JANGAMU surname

Tamil Nadu

38

Maharashtra state distribution for JANGAMU surname

Maharashtra

1

Odisha state distribution for JANGAMU surname

Odisha

1

Category-wise distribution of people with JANGAMU surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname JANGAMU 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 JANGAMU surname

48 (54%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for JANGAMU surname

38 (43%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for JANGAMU surname

3 (3%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The JANGAMU surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

JANGAMU families belong to the VASHISHTA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the JANGAMU surname with 48 records (54.5%).

The JANGAMU surname is written in TELUGU script.

JANGAMU is ranked #13271 in India with approximately 133 people bearing this surname.

The JANGAMU surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (54.5%), Tamil Nadu (43.2%), Maharashtra (1.1%).

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