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JAPALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,144th

Most common surname in India

260

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

JAPALA is a surname of Indian origin. It is believed to have originated from a region in northern India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word “japala” which means “to speak”. The surname is associated with a number of different cultures and customs. In some parts of India, the name is used to denote a person of higher social standing. In other areas, it may be used to indicate a person who is well-educated. Variations of the name include Japal, Japala, Japalai, and Japalaiah. The most common variation is Japal. The culture and customs associated with the surname vary depending on the region it is found in. In some areas, it is associated with a family’s wealth and social standing. In other areas, it is associated with a person’s education and professional skills. The surname is also found in other countries outside of India, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the name is most commonly found among people of Indian descent.

State-wise distribution of people with JAPALA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Tamil Nadu state distribution for JAPALA surname

Tamil Nadu

250

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for JAPALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

6

Maharashtra state distribution for JAPALA surname

Maharashtra

2

Rajasthan state distribution for JAPALA surname

Rajasthan

1

Category-wise distribution of people with JAPALA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname JAPALA 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 JAPALA surname

254 (98%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for JAPALA surname

4 (2%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for JAPALA surname

1 (0.4%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The JAPALA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Kamma Padmasali communities.

The JAPALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

JAPALA families belong to the KOUNDILYA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the JAPALA surname with 250 records (96.5%).

The JAPALA surname is written in TELUGU script.

JAPALA is ranked #13144 in India with approximately 260 people bearing this surname.

The JAPALA surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (96.5%), Andhra Pradesh (2.3%), Maharashtra (0.8%).

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