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KANDAGIRI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,190th

Most common surname in India

214

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Kandagiri is an Indian surname originating from the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to be derived from two Telugu words, “Kanda” meaning “hill” and “Giri” meaning “mountain”. It is believed to have been used to denote those who lived on or near hills or mountains. The history of the Kandagiri surname is closely linked to the history of the Andhra region. The region has been ruled by several dynasties, including the Satavahanas, Chalukyas, and Kakatiyas. It is believed that the Kandagiri surname was used by some of these ruling families, and the name has been passed down through generations. The culture of the Kandagiri people is closely linked to the culture of Andhra Pradesh. They are known for their hospitality, respect for elders, and devotion to their religion. They are also known for their love of music, dance, and festivals. The customs of the Kandagiri people vary from region to region. In some areas, they observe traditional rituals and customs, such as wearing traditional attire and performing traditional ceremonies. In other areas, they have adopted more modern customs, such as wearing western clothing and observing modern festivals. Variations of the Kandagiri surname include Kondagiri, Kandagiri, and Kondagiriya.

State-wise distribution of people with KANDAGIRI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for KANDAGIRI surname

Tamil Nadu

54

Odisha state distribution for KANDAGIRI surname

Odisha

11

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KANDAGIRI surname

Andhra Pradesh

8

Maharashtra state distribution for KANDAGIRI surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with KANDAGIRI surname

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People with the surname KANDAGIRI 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 KANDAGIRI surname

65 (53%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KANDAGIRI surname

49 (40%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for KANDAGIRI surname

9 (7%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KANDAGIRI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali communities.

The KANDAGIRI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KANDAGIRI families belong to the BHAARATHA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the KANDAGIRI surname with 54 records (73.0%).

The KANDAGIRI surname is written in TELUGU script.

KANDAGIRI is ranked #13190 in India with approximately 214 people bearing this surname.

The KANDAGIRI surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (73.0%), Odisha (14.9%), Andhra Pradesh (10.8%).

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