History:
The gotras associated with this surname are aanapala, garg, garga, gargi, kashyapa, mavanulla and raghu kula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are ambabai, kali and venkateshwara.
Description:
The surname Kanikaram is mainly found among the Ezhava community in Kerala, India, especially in the southern parts of the state like Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts. The religion associated with KANIKARAM surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is telugu.
The term "Kani" in this surname suggests a historical link to astrology or mathematical abilities, as it often refers to calculation or astrology in Malayalam. The surname reflects a distinct socio-cultural heritage within the larger Ezhava community of Kerala.
The surname "Kanikaram" has several variations, including "Kannikaram," "Kanিকারম," and "കണികാരം.".









