Question 1

Who is the Kuldevta (family deity) worshipped by TAMTA families?

Accepted Answer

TAMTA families worship BHAVANI and KHANDOBA and TULJA BHAVANI as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Is TAMTA a caste-based or profession-based surname, and what does it represent?

Accepted Answer

TAMTA is classified as a PROFESSION-based surname because it is historically associated with BLACKSMITH.

Question 3

Which communities in India carry the TAMTA surname?

Accepted Answer

The TAMTA surname is found across multiple communities including Mhetar (bhangi), Bhoksa, Kumaoni Rajputs communities.

Question 4

Do people from different religions use the TAMTA surname?

Accepted Answer

The TAMTA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 5

What are the gotras found among TAMTA families?

Accepted Answer

TAMTA families belong to multiple gotras including ANGIRAS, DANOLI, KASYAPA, MUDGAL, REBAALA.

Question 6

Which state has the highest number of people with the TAMTA surname?

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh has the highest concentration of the TAMTA surname with 284 records (47.7%).

Question 7

In which scripts is the TAMTA surname written?

Accepted Answer

The TAMTA surname is written in HINDI, SANSKRIT scripts.

Question 8

How common is the TAMTA surname in India?

Accepted Answer

TAMTA is ranked #11907 in India with approximately 1,497 people bearing this surname.

Question 9

In how many states is the TAMTA surname found across India?

Accepted Answer

The TAMTA surname is found across 7 states, with the top 3 being Uttar Pradesh (47.7%), Delhi (40.1%), Maharashtra (6.5%).

Origin and History of TAMTA

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