History:
The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, kashyap, kashyap, maharaju and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.
Description:
Kantharaju is a surname frequently found in Karnataka, a state in South India, and is mainly used by Hindus. The religion associated with KANTHARAJU surname is hinduism. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname are kannada and telugu.
It is especially common among the Vokkaliga community, a major farming group in Karnataka. While mainly associated with Vokkaligas, this surname can also be found in other Hindu sub-castes in the area. The suffix "Raju" often suggests ties to royalty or leadership, though this connection might be historical. The distribution of this surname can differ by location, so other communities might also use Kantharaju in specific areas.
The surname Kantharaju comes from India and is mainly found in the state of Karnataka. People with this surname often speak Kannada, which is Karnatakas official language. Because India has many languages, and depending on a familys history of moving and their education, speakers of this surname might also speak English, Hindi, Telugu, or Tamil. However, Kannada is still the main language connected to their culture and where they come from.
The surname Kantharaju has several variations, including Kantharaja, Kantaraju, and Kantaraja. Other variations of this surname include Gantaraju and Kantharajuvaru, as well as Kantaraj Urs.
