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KANKANAM Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,371st

Most common surname in India

33

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Kanakanam surname is believed to have originated from the state of Kerala in India.
The Kanakanam surname is believed to have been used by the Nair community in the Kerala region. The Nair community is a prominent Hindu caste in the region and is believed to have descended from the ruling warrior class of the Chera Empire.

Description:

The Nair community is known for its strong sense of community and culture. They are known to be very proud of their heritage and traditions and are highly respected in the region.
The Nair community is known for its unique and colorful customs and traditions. They are known to have elaborate wedding ceremonies and other rituals that are unique to the community.
The Kanakanam surname is believed to have several variations, including Kanakan, Kanakam, and Kanakar.

State-wise distribution of people with KANKANAM surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KANKANAM surname

Andhra Pradesh

17

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KANKANAM surname

Tamil Nadu

9

Category-wise distribution of people with KANKANAM surname

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People with the surname KANKANAM 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.

Voters List category for KANKANAM surname

19 (73%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KANKANAM surname

7 (27%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The KANKANAM surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KANKANAM families belong to the PULASTHYA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the KANKANAM surname with 17 records (65.4%).

The KANKANAM surname is written in TELUGU script.

KANKANAM is ranked #13371 in India with approximately 33 people bearing this surname.

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