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VAASAVI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,377th

Most common surname in India

27

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The origin of the Vaasavi surname is believed to be from the Sanskrit word 'vasavi', which means 'divine'. The Vaasavi surname is most commonly found among the Telugu-speaking people of India, particularly those from the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is also found among the people of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The history of the Vaasavi surname is not well-known, but it is believed to have been in use since at least the 11th century. It is assumed that the surname was adopted by members of the Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, which venerates the god Vishnu. The culture associated with the Vaasavi surname is that of the Telugu-speaking people of India. The customs associated with the Vaasavi surname include the observance of traditional Hindu festivals and rituals, as well as the practice of arranged marriages. Variations of the Vaasavi surname include Vasavi, Vasave, Vasawe, and Vasavee.

State-wise distribution of people with VAASAVI surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for VAASAVI surname

Andhra Pradesh

17

Tamil Nadu state distribution for VAASAVI surname

Tamil Nadu

12

Category-wise distribution of people with VAASAVI surname

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People with the surname VAASAVI 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 VAASAVI surname

15 (52%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for VAASAVI surname

10 (34%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for VAASAVI surname

4 (14%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The VAASAVI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmashali communities.

The VAASAVI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

VAASAVI families belong to the ATHRI gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the VAASAVI surname with 17 records (58.6%).

The VAASAVI surname is written in TELUGU script.

VAASAVI is ranked #13377 in India with approximately 27 people bearing this surname.

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