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MAALAPATI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,317th

Most common surname in India

87

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Maalapati surname is an Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word “maala” which means “garland”. This surname is mainly found in South India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Maalapati surname is believed to be associated with the ancient Kshatriya or warrior caste in India. It is believed that the Maalapati family were the descendants of the ancient rulers of the Pallava dynasty. The history of the Maalapati family is quite interesting. According to various historical records, the Maalapati family is believed to have settled in the present-day Andhra Pradesh region during the Pallava dynasty. During this period, the Maalapati family was known as the “Maalapatis” and they were the rulers of the region. The culture and customs of the Maalapati family are quite unique. The family is known for its strong sense of tradition and community. They have a strong sense of loyalty and respect for their elders and ancestors. The variations of the Maalapati surname include Maalapati, Maalapatty, Maalapatty, Maalapaty, Maalapatty, Maalapatni, Maalapatna, Maalapatne, Maalapatni, and Maalapatna.

State-wise distribution of people with MAALAPATI surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MAALAPATI surname

Andhra Pradesh

47

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MAALAPATI surname

Tamil Nadu

3

Category-wise distribution of people with MAALAPATI surname

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People with the surname MAALAPATI 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 MAALAPATI surname

25 (50%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for MAALAPATI surname

25 (50%)

Food Distribution Records

MAALAPATI is the only known surname recorded in 1 gotra: TAALLURU.

Frequently Asked Questions

The MAALAPATI surname is found across multiple communities including Kamma communities.

MAALAPATI families belong to multiple gotras including TAALLURU, VENOLLA.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the MAALAPATI surname with 47 records (94.0%).

MAALAPATI is ranked #13317 in India with approximately 87 people bearing this surname.

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