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NISANTH Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,151st

Most common surname in India

253

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Nisanth is a common surname in India, particularly among the Tamil-speaking population. It is derived from the Sanskrit word “Nishanth,” meaning “light” or “happiness.” The surname is thought to have originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, where it is still most commonly found. The history of the Nisanth surname is not well documented, but it is believed to have been in use since at least the 11th century. It is thought to have been used by members of the Nayanar community, a Tamil-speaking caste of Hindu priests and scholars. The culture and customs associated with the Nisanth surname are not well known, but it is likely that the surname is associated with a sense of pride and honor in Tamil-speaking communities. Variations of the Nisanth surname include Nisant, Nishanth, Nisanthi, and Nisantham.

State-wise distribution of people with NISANTH surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for NISANTH surname

Andhra Pradesh

85

Karnataka state distribution for NISANTH surname

Karnataka

52

Kerala state distribution for NISANTH surname

Kerala

1

Category-wise distribution of people with NISANTH surname

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People with the surname NISANTH 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.

Food Distribution Records category for NISANTH surname

131 (95%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for NISANTH surname

6 (4%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NISANTH surname

1 (1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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