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MADDHALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,232nd

Most common surname in India

172

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

MADDHALA is a surname of Indian origin, primarily found in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The surname is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Maddhala', which means 'a leader'. The surname is also found among the Telugu-speaking people of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and other states of India. The origin of the Maddhala surname is believed to be related to the ancient Telugu Chola dynasty, which ruled in the region of Andhra Pradesh between the 11th and 15th centuries. The Maddhala family is believed to have descended from the Chola rulers, and is one of the oldest Telugu-speaking clans. The culture and customs of the Maddhala family are largely similar to those of other Telugu-speaking people. They often celebrate traditional festivals like Diwali, Pongal, and Ugadi. They also practice Hinduism and observe religious rituals such as puja and homa. The surname 'Maddhala' has several variations, including Maddhula, Maddhulam, Maddhuluri, and Maddhulagiri.

State-wise distribution of people with MADDHALA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MADDHALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

50

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MADDHALA surname

Tamil Nadu

20

Category-wise distribution of people with MADDHALA surname

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People with the surname MADDHALA 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.

Food Distribution Records category for MADDHALA surname

39 (56%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for MADDHALA surname

31 (44%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The MADDHALA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmashali communities.

The MADDHALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

MADDHALA families belong to the GAALAVA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the MADDHALA surname with 50 records (71.4%).

The MADDHALA surname is written in TELUGU script.

MADDHALA is ranked #13232 in India with approximately 172 people bearing this surname.

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