History:

The gotras associated with this surname are angira, dhaksha, dhakshinamurthi, kashyap, mahalya and shandilya. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, kartikeya and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Shanmughan, which is common among people from South India, is closely related to the languages of that region. The religion associated with SHANMUGHAN surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is tamil.
People with this surname are most likely to speak Tamil because the name is connected to Lord Murugan, also known as Shanmugha, a highly revered god in Tamil Nadu. Depending on their family history and where they have moved, speakers of Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada might also have this surname. English is also commonly spoken because it is widely used in Indian schools and workplaces.

However, some notable Indian personalities include R. Shanmughan Chetty (Finance Minister), Shanmughanathan (Politician), and T. K. Shanmughan (Dramatist). These individuals have contributed significantly to their respective fields within India.

The surname Shanmugam has several variations, including Shanmuganathan, Shan, Mu, Han, Ghan, Shanmuga, Shanmugasundaram, and Shanmugaraja.