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PAPPA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,940th

Most common surname in India

464

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

PAPPA is a surname with origins in the Mediterranean region. It is believed to have originated in Italy, Greece, and other Mediterranean countries. The history of the PAPPA surname is largely unknown, but it is believed to have been used as a patronymic name, meaning “son of Pappa.” The name is also found in records in Sicily, which suggests that it may have been derived from a Sicilian dialect. The culture and customs associated with the PAPPA surname are largely unknown, although it is likely that the name was associated with a particular family or lineage. Variations of the PAPPA surname include Pappas, Papas, and Pappo. These variations may have been used to denote a specific branch of the family or a particular region of origin.

State-wise distribution of people with PAPPA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Tamil Nadu state distribution for PAPPA surname

Tamil Nadu

93

Rajasthan state distribution for PAPPA surname

Rajasthan

41

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for PAPPA surname

Andhra Pradesh

21

Karnataka state distribution for PAPPA surname

Karnataka

19

Maharashtra state distribution for PAPPA surname

Maharashtra

16

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for PAPPA surname

Madhya Pradesh

6

Delhi state distribution for PAPPA surname

Delhi

3

Kerala state distribution for PAPPA surname

Kerala

1

Category-wise distribution of people with PAPPA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname PAPPA 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 PAPPA surname

129 (64%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for PAPPA surname

49 (24%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for PAPPA surname

23 (11%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The PAPPA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Kannada Padmasali communities.

The PAPPA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

PAPPA families belong to the BRUHADAARANYA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the PAPPA surname with 93 records (46.5%).

The PAPPA surname is written in TELUGU script.

PAPPA is ranked #12940 in India with approximately 464 people bearing this surname.

The PAPPA surname is found across 8 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (46.5%), Rajasthan (20.5%), Andhra Pradesh (10.5%).

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