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KUMBHAKARNA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,240th

Most common surname in India

164

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Kumbhakarna is a common surname among the Hindu community in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is derived from the name of the mythological character Kumbhakarna, who was a giant demon of the Ramayana. The origin of the surname is unclear, but it is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words “Kumbha” (pot) and “Karna” (ear). It is possible that the surname was used to denote a person with large ears, or someone who was associated with pottery. The history of the surname is closely linked to the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, two ancient Hindu epics. In the Ramayana, Kumbhakarna was the brother of Ravana, the main antagonist of the story. He was a giant demon who was powerful enough to challenge even the gods. In the Mahabharata, Kumbhakarna was a wise and powerful warrior who was loyal to the Pandavas. The culture and customs associated with the surname vary from region to region. In some parts of India, it is believed that the surname is an indicator of good luck and prosperity. In other areas, it is associated with strength and courage. Variations of the surname include Kumbhakar, Kumbhakarne, and Kumbhakarni.

State-wise distribution of people with KUMBHAKARNA surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for KUMBHAKARNA surname

Maharashtra

151

Bihar state distribution for KUMBHAKARNA surname

Bihar

15

Gujarat state distribution for KUMBHAKARNA surname

Gujarat

3

Category-wise distribution of people with KUMBHAKARNA surname

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People with the surname KUMBHAKARNA 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 KUMBHAKARNA surname

142 (84%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KUMBHAKARNA surname

24 (14%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for KUMBHAKARNA surname

4 (2%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

KUMBHAKARNA families worship YUMA SAMMANG as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The KUMBHAKARNA surname is found across multiple communities including Limbu communities.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the KUMBHAKARNA surname with 151 records (89.3%).

KUMBHAKARNA is ranked #13240 in India with approximately 164 people bearing this surname.

The KUMBHAKARNA surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (89.3%), Bihar (8.9%), Gujarat (1.8%).

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