History:
The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, danoli, kashyap, mahadeva and raghu. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, shree nagesh maharudra and venkateshwara.
Description:
Nageshwararao is a surname most commonly found among Telugu-speaking Brahmin communities in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The religion associated with NAGESHWARARAO surname is hinduism. The communities associated with this surname are brahmin, kshatriya and vaishya. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is telugu.
This surname is a compound name originating from "Nageshwara," a name for the Hindu deity Shiva, which means "Lord of Serpents," and "Rao," a common Telugu title. The "Rao" suffix often points to a position or status within the community or may simply be a hereditary honorific. While primarily linked to Brahmins, especially those following Smartha traditions, variations might exist because of migration and historical social mobility, though these are statistically insignificant compared to the Brahmin association.
The surname NAGESHWARARAO, which is common in India, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, likely indicates that people with this surname speak Telugu as their first language. Because India has many languages, Hindi is also very likely, particularly in cities or if people with this surname have ties to northern India. Many people with this surname also speak English, especially younger people and those working in professional jobs, because English is used in schools and government. Depending on where they live and their family history, people might also speak other regional languages like Tamil, Kannada, or Marathi.
The surname Nageswara Rao has several variations, including Nageshwar Rao, Nageswararao, Nageshwararao, Nagesvar Rao, Nagesvararao, Nageshvar Rao, Nageshvararao, Nageswar, Nageshwar, Nagesvaran, Nageshvaran, Nageswaram, Nageshwaram, Rao, Row, Raav, and Raau.
