History:
The gotras associated with this surname are angira, garg, garga, kashyapa, mudgal and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, kali, kalika devi, kalankadevi, kalankadevi kashapuri, kalbhairav and venkateshwara.
Description:
The surname Kalingiri is mainly found in Andhra Pradesh, India, and is common among the Kalinga Komati community, a sub-group of the Komati caste. The religion associated with KALINGIRI surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is telugu.
The Komati community is historically known for trade and business. The Kalinga Komatis are thought to have come from the ancient Kalinga region, which includes present-day Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh. This surname probably indicates a family connection to that region or a specific place called Kalingiri. People with this surname usually speak Telugu and practice Hindu traditions.
The surname has variations including Kalingari, Kalingiree, and Kalingiri.
