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KANAKATI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,127th

Most common surname in India

277

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

KANAKATI is a surname derived from the ancient Indian region of Karnataka. It is believed to be an occupational name, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kanaka,' meaning gold. The name is also found in other Indian states, including Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The earliest known record of the name KANAKATI dates back to the 12th century, when it was used as a title by the rulers of the Western Chalukya Empire. The name is also found in the records of the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled much of southern India from the 14th to 16th centuries. KANAKATI is also a common surname among the Telugu-speaking people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is also found among the Kannada-speaking people of Karnataka. The culture and customs associated with the KANAKATI surname vary from region to region. In Karnataka, for instance, the name is often associated with a goldsmithing or jewelry-making profession. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the name is often associated with a farming or agricultural profession. Variations of the KANAKATI surname include KANAKATTI, KANAKATTE, KANAKATTA, KANAKATIYA, and KANAKATTIYA.

State-wise distribution of people with KANAKATI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for KANAKATI surname

Tamil Nadu

250

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KANAKATI surname

Andhra Pradesh

22

Maharashtra state distribution for KANAKATI surname

Maharashtra

4

Karnataka state distribution for KANAKATI surname

Karnataka

2

Category-wise distribution of people with KANAKATI surname

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People with the surname KANAKATI 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 KANAKATI surname

264 (95%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KANAKATI surname

12 (4%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KANAKATI surname

2 (1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KANAKATI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Goud, Goud Saraswat Brahmin, Gowda, Gouda, Padmashali, Karnataka Padmasali, Andhra Padmasali communities.

The KANAKATI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KANAKATI families belong to the PADMANAABHA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the KANAKATI surname with 250 records (89.9%).

The KANAKATI surname is written in TELUGU script.

KANAKATI is ranked #13127 in India with approximately 277 people bearing this surname.

The KANAKATI surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (89.9%), Andhra Pradesh (7.9%), Maharashtra (1.4%).

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