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KANUKANTI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,211th

Most common surname in India

193

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

KANUKANTI is a surname that is common to many communities in India, especially those from the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word 'Kanaka', which means gold. The name is said to have been given to people who were involved in goldsmithing or trading in gold. The history of the KANUKANTI surname can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed that the surname was first used by the Satavahana dynasty, which ruled parts of India from 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD. The Satavahanas were known for their patronage of goldsmiths and traders. The culture and customs of the KANUKANTI surname vary from region to region and community to community. In some communities, the surname is used as a sign of respect and honor, while in others it is used to distinguish between different branches of the same family. The variations of the KANUKANTI surname include Kanakanti, Kanakanati, Kanakantiya, Kanakantiyam, and Kanakantiyalu.

State-wise distribution of people with KANUKANTI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for KANUKANTI surname

Tamil Nadu

194

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KANUKANTI surname

Andhra Pradesh

2

Category-wise distribution of people with KANUKANTI surname

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People with the surname KANUKANTI 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 KANUKANTI surname

194 (99%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KANUKANTI surname

2 (1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KANUKANTI surname is found across multiple communities including Vanjari communities.

The KANUKANTI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the KANUKANTI surname with 194 records (99.0%).

The KANUKANTI surname is written in MARATHI script.

KANUKANTI is ranked #13211 in India with approximately 193 people bearing this surname.

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