Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

TANJAVURU families worship BHAVANI and KHANDOBA and VENKATESHWARA as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

TANJAVURU is classified as a PLACE-based surname because it is historically associated with TANJAVUR.

Question 3

Which communities in India carry the TANJAVURU surname?

Accepted Answer

The TANJAVURU surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin, Iyengar communities.

Question 4

Do people from different religions use the TANJAVURU surname?

Accepted Answer

The TANJAVURU surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 5

What are the gotras found among TANJAVURU families?

Accepted Answer

TANJAVURU families belong to multiple gotras including ANGIRAS, DANOLI, DADICH, KASHYAPA, MAANDAVYA, RAGHUKULA.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the TANJAVURU surname with 241 records (87.6%).

Question 7

In which script is the TANJAVURU surname written?

Accepted Answer

The TANJAVURU surname is written in TAMIL script.

Question 8

How common is the TANJAVURU surname in India?

Accepted Answer

TANJAVURU is ranked #12906 in India with approximately 498 people bearing this surname.

Origin and History of TANJAVURU

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