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KADAVENDI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,304th

Most common surname in India

100

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

KADAVENDI is an Indian surname of the Brahmin caste. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word “Kadavendi” which means “one who is learned in the Vedas”. The surname is also found in other parts of South Asia such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The history of the KADAVENDI surname is not well documented, but it is believed to have originated in the state of Kerala in South India. It is believed to have been used by the Nambudiri Brahmins, a caste of Hindu priests who were highly educated in the Vedas. The culture and customs of the KADAVENDI surname are largely unknown. However, it is believed that members of the KADAVENDI family are expected to uphold the values of their caste and maintain the traditions of their ancestors. Variations of the KADAVENDI surname include Kadavand, Kadavandi, and Kadavandy.

State-wise distribution of people with KADAVENDI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for KADAVENDI surname

Tamil Nadu

71

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KADAVENDI surname

Andhra Pradesh

16

Category-wise distribution of people with KADAVENDI surname

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People with the surname KADAVENDI 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 KADAVENDI surname

76 (87%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KADAVENDI surname

11 (13%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KADAVENDI surname is found across multiple communities including Arya Vaishya, Vaish, Baniya communities.

The KADAVENDI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the KADAVENDI surname with 71 records (81.6%).

The KADAVENDI surname is written in TELUGU script.

KADAVENDI is ranked #13304 in India with approximately 100 people bearing this surname.

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