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KARANAM Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

1,783rd

Most common surname in India

34,256

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Karanam. Its likely that this surname emerged from a combination of factors, including historical migrations and the adoption of occupational titles. While specific details are hard to pin down, its possible that individuals bearing this surname moved from one region to another, carrying their name with them. This movement could have been driven by economic opportunities, political upheavals, or even natural disasters. Over time, the surname may have evolved slightly, reflecting the influence of the new environments where it was adopted.

This Surname has Koundilya, Settipala Gotra.

Description:

Karanam is a surname primarily associated with the Telugu community in India. This surname is often found among the Kamma, a prominent caste group in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

This surname is a fascinating one! Here are three variations: Karan - A shorter, more modern version. Karana - A slightly different spelling, often found in certain regions. Karanamaiah - A more elaborate form, often used in some families.

State-wise distribution of people with KARANAM surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KARANAM surname

Andhra Pradesh

13,378

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KARANAM surname

Tamil Nadu

1,901

Delhi state distribution for KARANAM surname

Delhi

6

Jharkhand state distribution for KARANAM surname

Jharkhand

6

Maharashtra state distribution for KARANAM surname

Maharashtra

3

Odisha state distribution for KARANAM surname

Odisha

3

Rajasthan state distribution for KARANAM surname

Rajasthan

3

Telangana state distribution for KARANAM surname

Telangana

2

Gujarat state distribution for KARANAM surname

Gujarat

1

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KARANAM surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with KARANAM surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname KARANAM 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.

Food Distribution Records category for KARANAM surname

8,079 (53%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for KARANAM surname

7,195 (47%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KARANAM surname

31 (0.2%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

KARANAM is classified as a PROFESSION-based surname because it is historically associated with ACCOUNTANT,VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR.

The KARANAM surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Kapu, Brahmins Niyogi, Goud, Kamma, Velama, Niyogi Brahmin, Goud Saraswat Brahmin, Pandit, Kuruba, Gowda, Gound, Yadava communities.

The KARANAM surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KARANAM families belong to multiple gotras including KOUNDILYA, SETTIPALA, VALLUTLA, ARUVELA.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the KARANAM surname with 13,378 records (87.4%).

The KARANAM surname is written in TELUGU script.

KARANAM is ranked #1783 in India with approximately 34,256 people bearing this surname.

The KARANAM surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (87.4%), Tamil Nadu (12.4%), Delhi (0.0%).

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