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KOLLALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,288th

Most common surname in India

116

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Kollala is an Indian surname that is derived from the Sanskrit word “Kollala” which means “fertile.” It is believed to have originated in the southern state of Karnataka, India. The history of the Kollala surname dates back to the period of the Chola Dynasty (9th-13th centuries). During this period, the Cholas were known to have a powerful presence in the region. As a result, many people adopted the Kollala surname as a sign of their loyalty to the Chola Dynasty. The culture and customs of the Kollala family are similar to those of other Indian families. They are traditionally a very close-knit community and often celebrate festivals and special occasions together. Variations of the Kollala surname include Kollal, Kollalu, Kollalayya, Kollalappa, and Kollalavadi.

State-wise distribution of people with KOLLALA surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for KOLLALA surname

Tamil Nadu

28

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KOLLALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

21

Category-wise distribution of people with KOLLALA surname

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People with the surname KOLLALA 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 KOLLALA surname

29 (59%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KOLLALA surname

20 (41%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KOLLALA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali communities.

The KOLLALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KOLLALA families belong to the BHAIRAVA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the KOLLALA surname with 28 records (57.1%).

The KOLLALA surname is written in TELUGU script.

KOLLALA is ranked #13288 in India with approximately 116 people bearing this surname.

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