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KALGI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,178th

Most common surname in India

226

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

KALGI is a very old Indian surname that is believed to have originated in the area that is now known as Gujarat.
The earliest recorded mention of the KALGI name was in the 11th century when a local ruler named KALGI was mentioned in a Sanskrit inscription. It is believed that the KALGI family has been in the region for centuries, and that the name has been passed down through generations. Culture and

Description:

The KALGI family is traditionally associated with the Vani community, which is a sub-caste of the Kshatriya caste. The KALGI family is known for its strong sense of community and loyalty, and for its adherence to traditional values and customs.
The KALGI surname has many variations, including Kalgi, Kalgia, Kalgiya, Kalgir, and Kalgiri.

State-wise distribution of people with KALGI surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for KALGI surname

Maharashtra

21

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KALGI surname

Tamil Nadu

12

Karnataka state distribution for KALGI surname

Karnataka

7

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KALGI surname

Andhra Pradesh

2

Kerala state distribution for KALGI surname

Kerala

1

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KALGI surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with KALGI surname

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People with the surname KALGI 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 KALGI surname

18 (41%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KALGI surname

18 (41%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KALGI surname

8 (18%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KALGI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Vishwakarma, Karnataka Vishwakarma communities.

The KALGI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KALGI families belong to the SHRIKRISHNA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the KALGI surname with 21 records (47.7%).

The KALGI surname is written in TELUGU script.

KALGI is ranked #13178 in India with approximately 226 people bearing this surname.

The KALGI surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (47.7%), Tamil Nadu (27.3%), Karnataka (15.9%).

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