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KOLI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

417th

Most common surname in India

3,02,675

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Kolli is a surname that has a fascinating history. This surname likely originated in the southern parts of India, and its spread can be attributed to various factors. One factor is the historical migration of people from these regions to other parts of India, driven by economic opportunities or political upheavals. The evolution of this surname might also be influenced by changes in pronunciation or spelling over time.

This Surname has Koundilya Gotra.

Description:

Kolli is a surname found in various parts of India, particularly in the southern states. This surname is associated with several communities, including the Kamma community in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the Reddy community in Andhra Pradesh, and the Vysya community in Karnataka. Its also found among the Naidu community in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

However, its likely that people with this surname speak a mix of languages depending on their geographic location and family history.

This surname is a fascinating one! Here are three variations you might find interesting: Kolli (with a double "l") Koli (with a single "l") Kolluri (adding "uri" to the end).

State-wise distribution of people with KOLI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for KOLI surname

Maharashtra

1,43,790

Gujarat state distribution for KOLI surname

Gujarat

89,920

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KOLI surname

Madhya Pradesh

21,893

Rajasthan state distribution for KOLI surname

Rajasthan

1,548

Jharkhand state distribution for KOLI surname

Jharkhand

1,474

Punjab state distribution for KOLI surname

Punjab

1,371

Delhi state distribution for KOLI surname

Delhi

1,164

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KOLI surname

Tamil Nadu

578

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KOLI surname

Andhra Pradesh

452

Bihar state distribution for KOLI surname

Bihar

359

Category-wise distribution of people with KOLI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname KOLI appear across 5 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 KOLI surname

1,40,413 (53%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for KOLI surname

90,799 (34%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KOLI surname

32,041 (12%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for KOLI surname

193 (0.1%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for KOLI surname

14 (0.0%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Frequently Asked Questions

KOLI families worship KHANDOBA and SEVALAL MAHARAJ as their Kuldevta (family deities).

The KOLI surname is found across multiple communities including Koli, Ahirwar, Padmasali, Gurjar, Hindu Gujjar, Kapu, Meena, Valmiki, Chamar, Warli communities.

The KOLI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KOLI families belong to the MAREECHA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the KOLI surname with 1,43,790 records (54.8%).

The KOLI surname is written in TELUGU, MARATHI, GUJARATI scripts.

KOLI is ranked #417 in India with approximately 3,02,675 people bearing this surname.

KOLI is a variation of the root surname KOLLI.

The KOLI surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (54.8%), Gujarat (34.2%), Madhya Pradesh (8.3%).

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