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TELAGA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,116th

Most common surname in India

288

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

TELAGA is an ethnic group found in the western part of the Indonesian island of Java. The TELAGA people are believed to be descended from the Javanese, who were the first settlers of Java. They are believed to have migrated to the area around the 17th century. The TELAGA people are known for their unique culture and customs. They have their own language, which is a mix of Javanese and Sundanese, and their own distinct style of dress. They are also known for their strong sense of community and social cohesion. The TELAGA people are predominantly Muslim, and their religion is an important part of their culture. They practice a traditional form of Islam, which is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. The TELAGA people are also known for their unique surnames. These surnames are often derived from the names of their ancestors or from the villages they were born in. Some of the most common surnames include ‘Budiman’, ‘Sudirman’, ‘Sudarto’ and ‘Sudarmanto’. The TELAGA people are also known for their traditional music and dance. They are renowned for their traditional gamelan music, which is a form of percussion music that is played with a variety of instruments. The TELAGA people also have a variety of traditional dances, which are performed during festivals and other celebrations. The TELAGA people are also known for their traditional cuisine, which is heavily influenced by the Javanese and Sundanese. Their most popular dish is called ‘sambal’, which is a spicy condiment made from chilli peppers, garlic, and other spices.

State-wise distribution of people with TELAGA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for TELAGA surname

Andhra Pradesh

84

Tamil Nadu state distribution for TELAGA surname

Tamil Nadu

33

Maharashtra state distribution for TELAGA surname

Maharashtra

5

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for TELAGA surname

Madhya Pradesh

2

Rajasthan state distribution for TELAGA surname

Rajasthan

2

Delhi state distribution for TELAGA surname

Delhi

1

Category-wise distribution of people with TELAGA surname

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People with the surname TELAGA 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.

Voters List category for TELAGA surname

77 (61%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for TELAGA surname

49 (39%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for TELAGA surname

1 (1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The TELAGA surname is found across multiple communities including Kapu, Chenchu, Valmiki (boya) communities.

The TELAGA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the TELAGA surname with 84 records (66.1%).

The TELAGA surname is written in TELUGU script.

TELAGA is ranked #13116 in India with approximately 288 people bearing this surname.

The TELAGA surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (66.1%), Tamil Nadu (26.0%), Maharashtra (3.9%).

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