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KANNIGANTI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,266th

Most common surname in India

138

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Kanniganti is a surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit words 'kan' which means 'eye' and 'ganti' which means 'bell'. The name is believed to have originated from the practice of ringing bells in temples in the region of Andhra Pradesh. The Kanniganti family is believed to have been part of the Kshatriya caste in ancient India. Historically, the Kanniganti family was associated with the warrior class and were involved in military campaigns. The Kanniganti family is associated with various cultures and customs, including the practice of performing poojas and other rituals to honor their ancestors. They are also known for their hospitality and generosity. Variations of the Kanniganti surname include Kanniganti, Kannigantti, Kannigantiya, Kannigantiyya, and Kannigantiya.

State-wise distribution of people with KANNIGANTI surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KANNIGANTI surname

Andhra Pradesh

40

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KANNIGANTI surname

Tamil Nadu

10

Gujarat state distribution for KANNIGANTI surname

Gujarat

1

Maharashtra state distribution for KANNIGANTI surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with KANNIGANTI surname

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People with the surname KANNIGANTI 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.

Food Distribution Records category for KANNIGANTI surname

27 (52%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for KANNIGANTI surname

25 (48%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The KANNIGANTI surname is found across multiple communities including Kamma communities.

KANNIGANTI families belong to the PACHANOLA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the KANNIGANTI surname with 40 records (76.9%).

KANNIGANTI is ranked #13266 in India with approximately 138 people bearing this surname.

The KANNIGANTI surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (76.9%), Tamil Nadu (19.2%), Gujarat (1.9%).

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