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POTNIS Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,477th

Most common surname in India

927

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Potnis. This surname likely originated in the Konkan region of western India. Its possible that people with this surname migrated to other parts of India, perhaps seeking better opportunities or escaping hardship. Over time, the surname may have evolved slightly as people moved to different areas and interacted with other communities.

This Surname has Bharadwaj, Kashyapa Gotra. This Surname Worships Renuka of mahur Kuldevta.

Description:

Potnis is a surname that is commonly found in the Marathi-speaking communities of India. This surname is particularly prevalent in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, as well as in other parts of western India.

This surname is a fascinating one! Its got a rich history and a few interesting variations. You might find people with last names like Potnis, Potnisha, or Potniskar.

State-wise distribution of people with POTNIS surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for POTNIS surname

Maharashtra

142

Gujarat state distribution for POTNIS surname

Gujarat

2

Karnataka state distribution for POTNIS surname

Karnataka

2

Category-wise distribution of people with POTNIS surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname POTNIS 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.

Food Distribution Records category for POTNIS surname

110 (75%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for POTNIS surname

34 (23%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for POTNIS surname

2 (1%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

POTNIS families worship RENUKA OF MAHUR as their Kuldevta (family deity).

POTNIS is classified as a PROFESSION-based surname because it is historically associated with ACCOUNTANT,RECORD KEEPER.

The POTNIS surname is found across multiple communities including Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu communities.

The POTNIS surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

POTNIS families belong to multiple gotras including BHARADWAJ, KASHYAPA, BHRUGU.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the POTNIS surname with 142 records (97.3%).

The POTNIS surname is written in MARATHI script.

POTNIS is ranked #12477 in India with approximately 927 people bearing this surname.

The POTNIS surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (97.3%), Gujarat (1.4%), Karnataka (1.4%).

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