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NAREGAL Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,985th

Most common surname in India

419

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

NAREGAL is a surname of Indian origin, primarily associated with the states of Karnataka and Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word “Naregal” which means “lord of the sea”. The NAREGAL surname is believed to have originated in the coastal regions of India and is believed to have been adopted by people who were either fishermen or traders by profession. The NAREGAL surname is believed to have been in use since the 13th century. It is also associated with the Naga community, a group of people who were believed to have been the descendants of the Nagas of Indian mythology. The NAREGAL surname is believed to be associated with various customs, cultures, and traditions. It is believed that the NAREGAL’s were known for their hospitality and generosity. They were also believed to be experts in the art of fishing and trading. The NAREGAL surname has many variations, such as NAREGALA, NAREGALE, NAREGALLA, NAREGALLU, and NAREGALLI. These variations are believed to be derived from different regional dialects and languages.

State-wise distribution of people with NAREGAL surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Karnataka state distribution for NAREGAL surname

Karnataka

168

Jharkhand state distribution for NAREGAL surname

Jharkhand

26

Maharashtra state distribution for NAREGAL surname

Maharashtra

17

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for NAREGAL surname

Andhra Pradesh

2

Gujarat state distribution for NAREGAL surname

Gujarat

2

Goa state distribution for NAREGAL surname

Goa

1

Category-wise distribution of people with NAREGAL surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname NAREGAL 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NAREGAL surname

200 (93%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for NAREGAL surname

9 (4%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for NAREGAL surname

7 (3%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The NAREGAL surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Karnataka has the highest concentration of the NAREGAL surname with 168 records (77.8%).

The NAREGAL surname is written in KANNADA, TULU scripts.

NAREGAL is ranked #12985 in India with approximately 419 people bearing this surname.

The NAREGAL surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Karnataka (77.8%), Jharkhand (12.0%), Maharashtra (7.9%).

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