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NARSHAMMA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,256th

Most common surname in India

148

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Narshama is a surname of Indian origin, believed to have originated from a town in the state of Gujarat, India.
The surname is believed to have been derived from the name of a local deity, Narshama, who was worshipped by the local people. The deity was believed to be a protector of the town, and the people of the town adopted the surname in honor of him.

Description:

The people of the town who adopted the surname held the deity in high esteem and believed that he would protect them from harm. They also believed that the deity would bring them good luck and fortune.
The people of the town would perform rituals and ceremonies in honor of the deity, and the surname was often used as a way of paying homage to him.
Over time, the surname has been changed and adapted to different languages and cultures. Some variations of the surname include Narasimha, Narasimhan, Narasimhana, Narasimhanam, and Narasimham.

State-wise distribution of people with NARSHAMMA surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for NARSHAMMA surname

Tamil Nadu

66

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for NARSHAMMA surname

Andhra Pradesh

32

Telangana state distribution for NARSHAMMA surname

Telangana

3

Maharashtra state distribution for NARSHAMMA surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with NARSHAMMA surname

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People with the surname NARSHAMMA 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 NARSHAMMA surname

60 (59%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NARSHAMMA surname

21 (21%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for NARSHAMMA surname

21 (21%)

Food Distribution Records

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