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PANALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,186th

Most common surname in India

218

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

PANALA is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word “pana,” meaning “wealth.” It is a common surname among the Marathi-speaking people of India, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Goa. The PANALA surname has been passed down through generations and is still used in India today. The history of the PANALA surname dates back to the 16th century and is believed to have originated in the Deccan region of India. The PANALA family is believed to have migrated from the Deccan region to other parts of India, including Bengal and Gujarat. The culture and customs associated with the PANALA surname are similar to those of other Marathi-speaking communities. The PANALA surname is typically associated with the Brahmin caste, which is the highest rank of the Hindu social hierarchy. Variations of the PANALA surname include Pannal, Pannala, Pannalaa, and Pannalai. These variations are typically found among the Marathi-speaking communities in India.

State-wise distribution of people with PANALA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for PANALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

52

Tamil Nadu state distribution for PANALA surname

Tamil Nadu

43

Maharashtra state distribution for PANALA surname

Maharashtra

5

Category-wise distribution of people with PANALA surname

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People with the surname PANALA 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 PANALA surname

66 (65%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for PANALA surname

34 (34%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PANALA surname

1 (1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The PANALA surname is found across multiple communities including Kapu communities.

The PANALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

PANALA families belong to the KANDALLA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the PANALA surname with 52 records (52.0%).

The PANALA surname is written in TELUGU script.

PANALA is ranked #13186 in India with approximately 218 people bearing this surname.

The PANALA surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (52.0%), Tamil Nadu (43.0%), Maharashtra (5.0%).

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