History:

The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, danoli, inaganti, mavanulla and rachandrala. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani mata of tuljapur, khandoba and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Ponuganti is mainly found among the Brahmin community in Andhra Pradesh, India. The religion associated with PONUGANTI surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is telugu.
Specifically, its common among the Niyogi Brahmins, a group known for their history in administration and secular matters. Niyogi Brahmins are divided into smaller groups based on their Vedic school or family traditions. While this surname is closely tied to Niyogi Brahmins, variations in spelling and movement of people might sometimes lead to its appearance in other Brahmin groups or related communities in Andhra Pradesh and nearby areas, though this is uncommon. The name reflects family history and connections to particular villages or regions.

The surname Ponuganti is typical of Telugu-speaking people from the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu, a Dravidian language, boasts a rich literary history. Because of migration, people with this surname might also speak other languages like English, Hindi, or other regional Indian languages, influenced by where they live and how they were raised. Still, Telugu is the main language linked to this surnames origin and cultural background. The exact languages people speak can change based on their family history, education, and where they live.

The surname Ponuganti has several variations, including Punuganti, Ponuganty, Punuganty, Ponugunty, and Punugunty.