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MEDALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,157th

Most common surname in India

247

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname MEDALA is believed to have originated in Spain, where it is derived from the Latin word 'medalia' meaning 'medal' or 'token.'
The surname MEDALA has been found in records dating back to the 14th century in Spain, where it was used to refer to those who had received a medal or token from the King. It was also used to denote nobility or high social standing.

Description:

The surname MEDALA is associated with the Spanish culture and is found in many Spanish-speaking countries. It is also common among Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico and Peru.
In some Spanish-speaking countries, the surname MEDALA is given to boys at birth as a sign of good luck and protection.
The surname MEDALA has several variations, including MEDALO, MEDALLA, MEDELA, MEDELO, and MEDELLA.

State-wise distribution of people with MEDALA surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for MEDALA surname

Tamil Nadu

144

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MEDALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

39

Maharashtra state distribution for MEDALA surname

Maharashtra

4

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for MEDALA surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Rajasthan state distribution for MEDALA surname

Rajasthan

1

West Bengal state distribution for MEDALA surname

West Bengal

1

Category-wise distribution of people with MEDALA surname

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People with the surname MEDALA 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 MEDALA surname

150 (79%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for MEDALA surname

39 (21%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MEDALA surname

1 (1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The MEDALA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Karnataka Padmasali communities.

The MEDALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

MEDALA families belong to the BHARADWAJA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the MEDALA surname with 144 records (75.8%).

The MEDALA surname is written in TELUGU script.

MEDALA is ranked #13157 in India with approximately 247 people bearing this surname.

The MEDALA surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (75.8%), Andhra Pradesh (20.5%), Maharashtra (2.1%).

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