Origin and History of KUMMAGIRI

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are angira, dadhich, kashyapa, mudgal and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Kummagiri is mainly found among communities in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The religion associated with KUMMAGIRI surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is telugu.
It is especially connected to different sub-castes within the larger groups of potters and artisans who traditionally worked with clay. These groups, often called Kumhar or Kumbhar in other parts of India, have subgroups with their own names and traditions. This surname may indicate a familys historical link to a specific village or a particular pottery skill. However, finding the exact sub-community requires looking into family history and regional details, since these differences can vary.

Telugu and Kannada are the languages most commonly spoken by people with the Kummagiri surname. This surname is primarily found in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. These regions have a rich linguistic heritage, and while English is also spoken, Telugu and Kannada are the main languages within communities bearing this surname. The origin of the name itself likely comes from one or both of these languages, reflecting the historical and cultural background of the communities where the surname originated and continues to be common.

The surname has several variations, including Kummagiri, Kommagiri, Komagiri, Gummagiri, Kummarigiri, and Kommarigiri. The variations Kummagiri and Gummagiri both appear multiple times.