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NANAL Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,305th

Most common surname in India

99

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

NANAL is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Nanaal', meaning 'leader'. It is most commonly found among the Konkani-speaking communities of the western coast of India, particularly in the states of Goa and Maharashtra. The surname is also found in other parts of India, as well as in countries with Indian diaspora populations, such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia. The history of the NANAL surname is closely linked to the history of the Konkani-speaking communities of the western coast of India. This region has a long history of migration and settlement, with the earliest known settlers being the Kadamba dynasty of the 4th century CE. Since then, the region has seen a number of different cultural and linguistic influences, with the Konkani language becoming the dominant language in the region by the 12th century. The NANAL surname is associated with various customs and traditions, such as the practice of naming children after their grandparents. This is a common practice among Konkani-speaking communities, and it is believed that the NANAL surname was adopted by some families to honor their ancestors. Variations of the NANAL surname include Nanaal, Nanal, Nannal, Nanall, and Nannall.

State-wise distribution of people with NANAL surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for NANAL surname

Maharashtra

14

Gujarat state distribution for NANAL surname

Gujarat

8

Delhi state distribution for NANAL surname

Delhi

6

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for NANAL surname

Madhya Pradesh

3

Haryana state distribution for NANAL surname

Haryana

1

Category-wise distribution of people with NANAL surname

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People with the surname NANAL 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 NANAL surname

17 (53%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for NANAL surname

11 (34%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NANAL surname

4 (13%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The NANAL surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Karhade, Brahmin, Karhade Brahmin communities.

The NANAL surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

NANAL families belong to multiple gotras including ATRI, KAUSHIK, JAAMADAGNYA.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the NANAL surname with 14 records (43.8%).

The NANAL surname is written in MARATHI script.

NANAL is ranked #13305 in India with approximately 99 people bearing this surname.

The NANAL surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (43.8%), Gujarat (25.0%), Delhi (18.8%).

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