Question 1

Who is the Kuldevta (family deity) worshipped by MENDON families?

Accepted Answer

MENDON families worship AMBABAI and KHANDOBA and VENKATESHWARA as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Is MENDON a caste-based or profession-based surname, and what does it represent?

Accepted Answer

MENDON is classified as a PLACE-based surname because it is historically associated with MENDON VILLAGE,MAHARASHTRA,INDIA.

Question 3

Which communities in India carry the MENDON surname?

Accepted Answer

The MENDON surname is found across multiple communities including Bunt, Billava communities.

Question 4

Do people from different religions use the MENDON surname?

Accepted Answer

The MENDON surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 5

What are the gotras found among MENDON families?

Accepted Answer

MENDON families belong to multiple gotras including ANGIRAS, DADHICH, KASHYAP, MENDON, RAGHUKULA.

Question 6

Which state has the highest number of people with the MENDON surname?

Accepted Answer

Karnataka has the highest concentration of the MENDON surname with 141 records (62.1%).

Question 7

In which scripts is the MENDON surname written?

Accepted Answer

The MENDON surname is written in KANNADA, TULU scripts.

Question 8

How common is the MENDON surname in India?

Accepted Answer

MENDON is ranked #12412 in India with approximately 992 people bearing this surname.

Question 9

In how many states is the MENDON surname found across India?

Accepted Answer

The MENDON surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Karnataka (62.1%), Maharashtra (36.1%), Gujarat (1.8%).

Origin and History of MENDON

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