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TANDAVA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,206th

Most common surname in India

198

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

TANDAVA is a Hindu surname, derived from the Sanskrit word “tandavam”, which means “dance of joy”. It is believed to have originated in the south of India, though it is now found throughout the country. The surname is associated with the Hindu god Shiva, who is often depicted performing a tandava dance. The origin of the TANDAVA surname is unclear, though it is believed to have been in use since at least the 8th century. It is possible that the surname was derived from an ancient warrior or a local chieftain. The culture and customs associated with the TANDAVA surname vary from region to region. In some parts of India, the surname is associated with the Nair caste, while in other regions it is associated with the Brahmin caste. Variations of the TANDAVA surname include Tandavar, Tandavari, Tandavala, Tandavam, and Tandavamma. These variations are often found in different parts of India.

State-wise distribution of people with TANDAVA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for TANDAVA surname

Andhra Pradesh

93

Tamil Nadu state distribution for TANDAVA surname

Tamil Nadu

7

Category-wise distribution of people with TANDAVA surname

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People with the surname TANDAVA appear across 2 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.

Voters List category for TANDAVA surname

63 (63%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for TANDAVA surname

37 (37%)

Food Distribution Records

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