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KANNAIAN Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,361st

Most common surname in India

43

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Kannan is a common South Indian surname. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Krishna', which means 'black' or 'dark'. It is believed that the name was given to those who were devotees of Lord Krishna. The origin of the Kannan surname is believed to be from the Tamil Nadu region of India. It is believed that the Kannans were originally a warrior clan who were part of the ancient Pandyan Empire. The Kannans were known for their bravery and loyalty to the Pandyan kings. The Kannans are also known to have been associated with the ancient Chola dynasty. They were known to be warriors who fought against the Chola kings. The Kannans are also known to have spread to other parts of India. They are found in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and other parts of India. The Kannans are known to have a rich culture and customs. They are known to be very religious and follow Hinduism and its rituals. They are also known to be great patrons of art and culture. The variations of the Kannan surname include Kanna, Kannan, Kannaiyan, Kannanayyan, and Kannanaiyan.

State-wise distribution of people with KANNAIAN surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for KANNAIAN surname

Tamil Nadu

21

Rajasthan state distribution for KANNAIAN surname

Rajasthan

4

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KANNAIAN surname

Andhra Pradesh

2

Category-wise distribution of people with KANNAIAN surname

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People with the surname KANNAIAN 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KANNAIAN surname

27 (90%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for KANNAIAN surname

2 (7%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KANNAIAN surname

1 (3%)

Food Distribution Records

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