History:

The surname Kotayya probably comes from India. However, several things could have caused it to move around. Where they ended up settling would determine where the surname is found, with families possibly grouping together in certain places, which would affect how common the surname is there.

The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, danoli, kotavula, mavanulla and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Kotayya is most common in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions of South India. The religion associated with KOTAYYA surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is telugu.
It is usually linked to communities within the Kamma caste, a land-owning agricultural group with a history of martial traditions and economic power. Within the Kamma community, certain sub-castes or subgroups may also share this surname. While less frequent, this surname may also appear among other communities or castes in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana due to migration and social mobility over time.

The surname Kotayya has a few variations, including Kotayyaa, Kotaya, and Kotiah.