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KARUN Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,558th

Most common surname in India

846

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadhich, kashyap, mudgal and raghu kula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhawani devi of tuljapur, kali and venkateshwara.

Description:

In Kerala, this surname is linked to the Nair community, a well-known group with many sub-castes and a significant history. The religion associated with KARUN surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname are kannada and telugu.
In Tamil Nadu, Karun (this surname) is associated with several land-owning communities. Migration has also spread this surname to various regions and communities, making it even harder to tie it exclusively to particular sub-groups.

The surname Karun, common among people of Indian descent, points to a vibrant linguistic and cultural history. The exact language background can differ based on a familys regional roots. However, many who share this surname commonly speak Hindi, a widespread language in northern India. They also speak various Dravidian languages like Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, which are common in South India. The specific language spoken usually depends on the familys geographical origins and community within India. This surnames connection to these languages emphasizes the diverse nature of Indian culture.

The surname Karun has several variations, including Karuna, Karunan, Karunanidhi, Karunesh, and Karunia.

State-wise distribution of people with KARUN surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KARUN surname

Andhra Pradesh

136

Karnataka state distribution for KARUN surname

Karnataka

84

Maharashtra state distribution for KARUN surname

Maharashtra

62

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KARUN surname

Tamil Nadu

55

Gujarat state distribution for KARUN surname

Gujarat

39

Bihar state distribution for KARUN surname

Bihar

38

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KARUN surname

Madhya Pradesh

18

Delhi state distribution for KARUN surname

Delhi

12

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for KARUN surname

Uttar Pradesh

10

Telangana state distribution for KARUN surname

Telangana

2

Category-wise distribution of people with KARUN surname

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People with the surname KARUN 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 KARUN surname

323 (70%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for KARUN surname

114 (25%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KARUN surname

23 (5%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

KARUN families worship BHAWANI DEVI OF TULJAPUR and KALI and VENKATESHWARA as their Kuldevta (family deities).

The KARUN surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KARUN families belong to multiple gotras including ANGIRAS, DADHICH, KASHYAP, MUDGAL, RAGHU KULA.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the KARUN surname with 136 records (29.8%).

The KARUN surname is written in KANNADA, TELUGU scripts.

KARUN is ranked #12558 in India with approximately 846 people bearing this surname.

The KARUN surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (29.8%), Karnataka (18.4%), Maharashtra (13.6%).

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