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THANGAVEL Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

5,506th

Most common surname in India

9,871

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Thangavel is a surname that likely originated in the southern part of India. This surname suggests a connection to the Tamil language and culture. The evolution of this surname could be influenced by changes in pronunciation, spelling, or even the adoption of new titles or honorifics over time.

Description:

Thangavel is a surname commonly found among Tamil communities in South India. This surname is particularly associated with the Vanniyar community, a large and influential group in Tamil Nadu.

This surname is a fascinating one! Here are three variations: Thangavelu: This variation adds the suffix "-u," which is common in Tamil names. Thangavela: This variation uses the shorter form "vela" instead of "vel." Thangavelan: This variation adds the suffix "-an," which is also common in Tamil names.

State-wise distribution of people with THANGAVEL surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for THANGAVEL surname

Tamil Nadu

3,986

Rajasthan state distribution for THANGAVEL surname

Rajasthan

3,664

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for THANGAVEL surname

Andhra Pradesh

33

Maharashtra state distribution for THANGAVEL surname

Maharashtra

9

Delhi state distribution for THANGAVEL surname

Delhi

5

Karnataka state distribution for THANGAVEL surname

Karnataka

4

Kerala state distribution for THANGAVEL surname

Kerala

3

Category-wise distribution of people with THANGAVEL surname

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People with the surname THANGAVEL 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 THANGAVEL surname

8,400 (99%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for THANGAVEL surname

38 (0.4%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for THANGAVEL surname

28 (0.3%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

THANGAVEL families worship MURUGAN as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The THANGAVEL surname is found across multiple communities including Gounder, Kallar, Vanniyar, Irula, Vellalar, Irular communities.

The THANGAVEL surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the THANGAVEL surname with 3,986 records (51.7%).

THANGAVEL is ranked #5506 in India with approximately 9,871 people bearing this surname.

The THANGAVEL surname is found across 7 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (51.7%), Rajasthan (47.6%), Andhra Pradesh (0.4%).

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