iMeUsWeiMeUsWe

Navigate our 1.6B record database, always expanding!

PAANUGANTI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,286th

Most common surname in India

118

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

PAANUGANTI is a surname of Indian origin. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'paanugantah,' which means 'leader.' The surname is most common in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka in India. The history of the surname is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been in use since at least the 17th century. It is believed that the surname was originally used by members of the warrior class, who were responsible for leading battles and protecting their communities. The culture and customs associated with the surname are similar to those of other Indian surnames. Family members often gather together for religious ceremonies, festivals, and other special occasions. Variations of the surname include Pannuganti, Pannugundi, and Pannugundla. These variations may have arisen due to regional dialects or other factors.

State-wise distribution of people with PAANUGANTI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Tamil Nadu state distribution for PAANUGANTI surname

Tamil Nadu

59

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for PAANUGANTI surname

Andhra Pradesh

27

Category-wise distribution of people with PAANUGANTI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname PAANUGANTI appear across 2 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 PAANUGANTI surname

63 (73%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for PAANUGANTI surname

23 (27%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The PAANUGANTI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Karnataka Padmasali, Telugu Padmasali communities.

The PAANUGANTI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

PAANUGANTI families belong to the PADMANAABHA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the PAANUGANTI surname with 59 records (68.6%).

The PAANUGANTI surname is written in TELUGU script.

PAANUGANTI is ranked #13286 in India with approximately 118 people bearing this surname.

Did you find this Surname interesting?
Free Daily Chat on theiMeUsWe App
Download Now