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MARKALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,181st

Most common surname in India

223

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Markala is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word mārkala, which means 'circle'.
The surname Markala is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Gujarat, where it is still common today. It is also found in other parts of India, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Description:

The surname Markala is associated with Hinduism and is traditionally associated with the Brahmin caste.
In some parts of India, the surname Markala is still used to denote a family’s social and economic status. For example, in some parts of Gujarat, families with the surname Markala are considered to be of higher social standing than those without it.
The surname Markala is sometimes spelled as Markal, Markel, or Markelle.

State-wise distribution of people with MARKALA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MARKALA surname

Tamil Nadu

183

Maharashtra state distribution for MARKALA surname

Maharashtra

10

Karnataka state distribution for MARKALA surname

Karnataka

9

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MARKALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

4

Category-wise distribution of people with MARKALA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname MARKALA 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.

Voters List category for MARKALA surname

191 (93%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MARKALA surname

10 (5%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for MARKALA surname

5 (2%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The MARKALA surname is found across multiple communities including Reddy communities.

The MARKALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the MARKALA surname with 183 records (88.8%).

The MARKALA surname is written in TELUGU script.

MARKALA is ranked #13181 in India with approximately 223 people bearing this surname.

The MARKALA surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (88.8%), Maharashtra (4.9%), Karnataka (4.4%).

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