Question 1

Who is the Kuldevta (family deity) worshipped by PAPPAN families?

Accepted Answer

PAPPAN families worship BHAVANI and KHANDOBA and VENKATESHWARA as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Which communities in India carry the PAPPAN surname?

Accepted Answer

The PAPPAN surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali communities.

Question 3

Do people from different religions use the PAPPAN surname?

Accepted Answer

The PAPPAN surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 4

What are the gotras found among PAPPAN families?

Accepted Answer

PAPPAN families belong to multiple gotras including PARAASHARA, ANGIRAS, DADHICH, KASYAPA, MUDGAL, RAGHU KULA.

Question 5

Which state has the highest number of people with the PAPPAN surname?

Accepted Answer

Karnataka has the highest concentration of the PAPPAN surname with 268 records (73.2%).

Question 6

In which script is the PAPPAN surname written?

Accepted Answer

The PAPPAN surname is written in TELUGU script.

Question 7

How common is the PAPPAN surname in India?

Accepted Answer

PAPPAN is ranked #12832 in India with approximately 572 people bearing this surname.

Question 8

In how many states is the PAPPAN surname found across India?

Accepted Answer

The PAPPAN surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Karnataka (73.2%), Rajasthan (7.7%), Tamil Nadu (7.4%).

Origin and History of PAPPAN

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