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KAARANAM Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

17,017th

Most common surname in India

10

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Kaaranam is a surname of Indian origin, primarily found in the southern states of India. It is believed to have originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also found in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. The Kaaranam surname is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word “Karana,” which means “to do.” It is believed to have been derived from the occupation of the people who first adopted the surname. It is believed that they were involved in the business of trading and commerce. The history of the Kaaranam surname is closely linked to the history of the Telugu people. The Telugu people are believed to have migrated to the southern states of India during the 11th century. It is believed that the Kaaranam surname was adopted by some of the Telugu people during this time. The culture and customs of the people who have adopted the Kaaranam surname are similar to those of other Telugu people. They are usually Hindu or Jain by religion and practice many of the same rituals and traditions. The variations of the Kaaranam surname include Karanam, Karanamu, Karanamulu, and Karanamala.

State-wise distribution of people with KAARANAM surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KAARANAM surname

Andhra Pradesh

2

Category-wise distribution of people with KAARANAM surname

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People with the surname KAARANAM 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 KAARANAM surname

1 (50%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KAARANAM surname

1 (50%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The KAARANAM surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KAARANAM families belong to the KOUNDILYA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the KAARANAM surname with 2 records (100.0%).

The KAARANAM surname is written in TELUGU script.

KAARANAM is ranked #17017 in India with approximately 10 people bearing this surname.

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