History:
The gotras associated with this surname are angira, danoli, kashyap, mutunulla and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tulja bhavani.
Description:
The surname Ponnathota is mainly found in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions of South India. The religion associated with PONNATHOTA surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is telugu.
This surname is usually linked to communities within the Kamma caste. The Kamma community traditionally worked in agriculture and were historically known for owning land and farming. The surname Ponnathota likely started as a name based on a place, coming from a specific village or region called Ponnathota. As families moved from that area, they adopted this surname to show where they came from. While this surname is mainly associated with Kammas, surnames can sometimes go beyond strict caste lines because of people moving, marrying between castes, or adoption. However, the main connection for Ponnathota remains with the Kamma community.
The surname Ponnathota has a few variations, including Ponnathotaa, Ponnathote, and Ponnathoti.
