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KOLLA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

2,181st

Most common surname in India

27,363

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Kolla. This surname is a fascinating one, hinting at a history of movement and adaptation. The spread of this surname could be linked to various factors, including forced migrations due to conflict or economic hardship, or voluntary movements driven by opportunities for trade or settlement. The evolution of this surname might reflect changes in language, pronunciation, or even the adoption of new cultural practices.

This Surname has Shridhara, Recherla, Janakapala, Padipala Gotra.

Description:

Kolla is a surname found in various parts of India, particularly in the southern states. This surname is associated with several communities, including the Kamma, Reddy, and Vysya communities. It is also found among the Telugu-speaking population in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

This surname is a fascinating one! Its likely of Scandinavian origin, meaning "hill" or "mound." Here are three variations you might find: Kolla: This is the most common form. Kolle: A slight variation, often found in Germany. Koll: A shortened version, sometimes used as a nickname.

State-wise distribution of people with KOLLA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KOLLA surname

Andhra Pradesh

10,827

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KOLLA surname

Tamil Nadu

2,437

Maharashtra state distribution for KOLLA surname

Maharashtra

13

Gujarat state distribution for KOLLA surname

Gujarat

11

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KOLLA surname

Madhya Pradesh

10

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for KOLLA surname

Uttar Pradesh

9

Delhi state distribution for KOLLA surname

Delhi

1

Jharkhand state distribution for KOLLA surname

Jharkhand

1

Odisha state distribution for KOLLA surname

Odisha

1

Telangana state distribution for KOLLA surname

Telangana

1

Category-wise distribution of people with KOLLA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname KOLLA 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.

Voters List category for KOLLA surname

6,673 (50%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KOLLA surname

6,609 (50%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KOLLA surname

30 (0.2%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

KOLLA is the only known surname recorded in 2 gotras: SHRIDHARA, MATTUNOLLA.

Frequently Asked Questions

The KOLLA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KOLLA families belong to multiple gotras including SHRIDHARA, RECHERLA, JANAKAPALA, PADIPALA, PAMIDIPALLA, POGUNULLA, KADABHIRUDULA, MATTUNOLLA.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the KOLLA surname with 10,827 records (81.3%).

The KOLLA surname is written in TELUGU script.

KOLLA is ranked #2181 in India with approximately 27,363 people bearing this surname.

The KOLLA surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (81.3%), Tamil Nadu (18.3%), Maharashtra (0.1%).

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