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KANIKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,326th

Most common surname in India

78

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Kanikar surname is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Kerala.
The Kanikar surname is believed to have originated from the ancient Brahmin community of Kerala. The name is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Kanikara’, which means ‘honey’.

Description:

The Kanikar surname is associated with the Nambudiri Brahmin community of Kerala. The Nambudiri Brahmins are known for their strict adherence to the ancient Vedic scriptures and rituals.
In traditional Hindu weddings, the bride and groom exchange garlands made of honey, which is a traditional custom among the Nambudiri Brahmins.
The Kanikar surname is also found in other forms such as Kanikkara, Kanikkar, Kanikkal, Kanikkara, and Kanikkalar.

State-wise distribution of people with KANIKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for KANIKAR surname

Maharashtra

19

Karnataka state distribution for KANIKAR surname

Karnataka

4

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KANIKAR surname

Andhra Pradesh

3

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KANIKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

3

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KANIKAR surname

Tamil Nadu

3

Assam state distribution for KANIKAR surname

Assam

2

Category-wise distribution of people with KANIKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname KANIKAR 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.

Food Distribution Records category for KANIKAR surname

18 (53%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for KANIKAR surname

10 (29%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KANIKAR surname

6 (18%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KANIKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Bhavsar Kshtriya communities.

The KANIKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KANIKAR families belong to the CHITREYA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the KANIKAR surname with 19 records (55.9%).

The KANIKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

KANIKAR is ranked #13326 in India with approximately 78 people bearing this surname.

The KANIKAR surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (55.9%), Karnataka (11.8%), Andhra Pradesh (8.8%).

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