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NADGIR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,345th

Most common surname in India

59

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

NADGIR is a surname of Indian origin, primarily found in the state of Karnataka. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word ‘nadgiri’, meaning ‘mountain’. The surname is most commonly associated with the Brahmin community, although it is also found among other communities in the region. The history of the NADGIR surname is closely tied to the region of Karnataka. It is believed to have originated from the ancient kingdom of Kadamba, which was located in the modern-day state of Karnataka. The kingdom was ruled by the Kadamba dynasty, who were known to have adopted the surname NADGIR. The culture and customs associated with the NADGIR surname vary depending on the region and community. Generally, however, the surname is associated with a strong sense of tradition and family values. The surname is also associated with a strong sense of loyalty and respect for elders. Variations of the NADGIR surname include NADGIRI, NADGIRU, NADGUR, NADGAR, and NADGER.

State-wise distribution of people with NADGIR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Karnataka state distribution for NADGIR surname

Karnataka

10

Maharashtra state distribution for NADGIR surname

Maharashtra

9

Tamil Nadu state distribution for NADGIR surname

Tamil Nadu

4

Category-wise distribution of people with NADGIR surname

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People with the surname NADGIR 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 NADGIR surname

11 (48%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NADGIR surname

10 (43%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for NADGIR surname

2 (9%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

NADGIR families worship NARSIMHA and MAHAMAYA DEVI KUKNOOR KARNATKA as their Kuldevta (family deities).

The NADGIR surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Deshastha, Brahmin, Deshastha Brahmin, Deshashta Brahmin, Deshashta communities.

The NADGIR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

NADGIR families belong to multiple gotras including KASHYAPA, GAUTAMA MAHARISHI.

Karnataka has the highest concentration of the NADGIR surname with 10 records (43.5%).

The NADGIR surname is written in KANNADA, TULU, MARATHI scripts.

NADGIR is ranked #13345 in India with approximately 59 people bearing this surname.

The NADGIR surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Karnataka (43.5%), Maharashtra (39.1%), Tamil Nadu (17.4%).

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