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KANCHUGANTALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,391st

Most common surname in India

13

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

KANCHUGANTALA is an Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kanchugantala,' meaning 'a person who is a master of the scriptures.' The name is commonly found among the Telugu people of South India, and is particularly common in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The origin of the surname is unknown, but it is believed to be derived from a combination of two words: 'Kanchu,' meaning 'scripture,' and 'Gantala,' meaning 'master.' This suggests that the original bearer of the name was a scholar or teacher of Sanskrit scriptures. The culture and customs of the KANCHUGANTALA people are similar to those of other Telugu people, with a strong emphasis on traditional values and religious beliefs. The family is patriarchal in nature, with the father being the head of the family. Marriage within the same caste is preferred, and the family is expected to maintain close ties with relatives. Variations of the surname include Kanchuganti, Kanchugantiya, and Kanchugantulu.

State-wise distribution of people with KANCHUGANTALA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KANCHUGANTALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

9

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KANCHUGANTALA surname

Tamil Nadu

3

Category-wise distribution of people with KANCHUGANTALA surname

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People with the surname KANCHUGANTALA 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.

Food Distribution Records category for KANCHUGANTALA surname

9 (75%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for KANCHUGANTALA surname

3 (25%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The KANCHUGANTALA surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmins Niyogi, Niyogi Brahmin, Niyogi Brahmins, Brahmin Niyogi, Niyogi communities.

The KANCHUGANTALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the KANCHUGANTALA surname with 9 records (75.0%).

The KANCHUGANTALA surname is written in TELUGU script.

KANCHUGANTALA is ranked #13391 in India with approximately 13 people bearing this surname.

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