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MALAGAVI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,039th

Most common surname in India

365

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

MALAGAVI is a surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word “mala” which means garland or necklace. The name is commonly found in the Konkan region of Maharashtra and Goa and is also found in other parts of India. The history of the Malagavi surname is unclear, but it is believed to have been in use since at least the 12th century. It is likely that the name is derived from the Malavas, an ancient Indian tribe. The culture and customs associated with the Malagavi surname vary depending on the region in which it is found. In some areas, the surname is associated with the Brahmin caste, while in other areas it is associated with the Maratha caste. Variations of the Malagavi surname include Malgavi, Mallagavi, and Malagawe.

State-wise distribution of people with MALAGAVI surname

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Jharkhand state distribution for MALAGAVI surname

Jharkhand

48

Maharashtra state distribution for MALAGAVI surname

Maharashtra

47

Karnataka state distribution for MALAGAVI surname

Karnataka

1

Category-wise distribution of people with MALAGAVI surname

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People with the surname MALAGAVI 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MALAGAVI surname

53 (55%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for MALAGAVI surname

42 (44%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for MALAGAVI surname

1 (1%)

Voters List

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