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TANTRI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,975th

Most common surname in India

429

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

TANTRI is a Hindu Brahmin surname, which originated from the Sanskrit word 'Tantri', meaning 'scholar'. It is commonly found among the Brahmin communities of South India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The TANTRI surname is believed to have originated from the ancient Tamil Sangam period, when scholars and religious leaders were known to have used the title 'Tantri'. The surname is also found in the Rigveda, an ancient Hindu text. The TANTRI surname is associated with the Brahmin communities of South India, and is also found among some non-Brahmin communities. It is believed that the surname was adopted by non-Brahmin communities as a mark of respect for the Brahmin community. Variations of the TANTRI surname include TANTRI, TANTRA, TANTRAY, TANTREY and TANTREE. The culture and customs associated with the TANTRI surname are similar to those of other Brahmin communities in South India. These include the practice of vegetarianism, the performance of religious rituals and ceremonies, and the observance of traditional festivals and celebrations.

State-wise distribution of people with TANTRI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for TANTRI surname

Andhra Pradesh

27

Karnataka state distribution for TANTRI surname

Karnataka

26

Tamil Nadu state distribution for TANTRI surname

Tamil Nadu

15

Bihar state distribution for TANTRI surname

Bihar

10

Maharashtra state distribution for TANTRI surname

Maharashtra

3

West Bengal state distribution for TANTRI surname

West Bengal

3

Assam state distribution for TANTRI surname

Assam

1

Gujarat state distribution for TANTRI surname

Gujarat

1

Category-wise distribution of people with TANTRI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname TANTRI 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for TANTRI surname

33 (36%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for TANTRI surname

30 (33%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for TANTRI surname

29 (32%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

TANTRI is classified as a PROFESSION-based surname because it is historically associated with WEAVING.

The TANTRI surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Shivalli Madhwa, Bunt, Koraga, Brahmin, Madhwa, Karnataka Shivallis, Shivalli communities.

The TANTRI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the TANTRI surname with 27 records (31.4%).

TANTRI is ranked #12975 in India with approximately 429 people bearing this surname.

The TANTRI surname is found across 8 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (31.4%), Karnataka (30.2%), Tamil Nadu (17.4%).

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