History:
The gotras associated with this surname are kancherla, gurajala, angiras, danoli, kashyapa, maamilla and raghupati. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, kali and venkateshwara.
Description:
This surname is common in Andhra Pradesh, India, mainly among the Telugu-speaking Brahmin community, especially the Niyogi sub-sect. The religion associated with POTHINENI surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are kamma and reddy. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is telugu.
Niyogi Brahmins are traditionally known for their work in administrative and secular fields, rather than priestly roles. The surname probably started as a way to identify people from a village named Pothineni or a similar place. As families moved from that area, they adopted this surname to set themselves apart within the Niyogi Brahmin community. The name shows a family history linked to a particular place and type of work.
The surname Pothineni is most common among people of Indian descent. Telugu is a Dravidian language mainly spoken in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Given this surnames likely origin in this region, many Pothineni family members would speak Telugu. Additionally, English is commonly used in India, especially in education and professional settings, so some people with this surname also speak English.
However, Pothineni "Bobby" Venkatesh, a Tollywood film director, and Pothineni Srinivas, a film producer, are known.
The surname Pothineni has several variations, including Pothina, Pothuneni, Potharlanka, Potineni, Potina, Potnuru, and Potnur.
