History:
The gotras associated with this surname are durvas, angiras, kashyap, kanojiya, kanoj and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba, venkateshwara and tulja bhavani.
Description:
The surname Kanoj, which is also spelled Kannojia, is mainly linked to the Kanojia Brahmin community in India. The religion associated with KANOJ surname is hindu. The community associated with this surname is maratha. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi.
This Brahmin group gets its name from the ancient city of Kanyakubja, now called Kannauj, in Uttar Pradesh. Historically, Kannauj was a major hub for Vedic learning and culture, and the Kanojia Brahmins trace their ancestry and customs back to this area. They usually marry within this surnames community and are located in different parts of North India, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. They are known for following traditional Brahmin customs and rituals.
The surname Kanojia has several variations, including Kannauj, Kanojiya, Kanoujia, Kanaujia, Qanoj, Qannauj, Qanojia, Qanoujia, and Qanaujia.
