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VAGGANAVAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,251st

Most common surname in India

153

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Vagganavar is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word vaggana, meaning “the one who is wise”. It is a common surname among the Konkani-speaking people of the western coast of India, particularly in the states of Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The history of the Vagganavar surname is believed to date back to the 8th century, when the Vagganavar family is believed to have migrated from the Konkan region to the south of India. Since then, the family has spread throughout the region, and their descendants are now found in many parts of the country. The culture and customs of the Vagganavar family are based on the traditional Konkani way of life. They are known for their hospitality and generosity, and they are known to be devoutly religious. They are also known to be hardworking and industrious. The variations of the Vagganavar surname include Vagganawer, Vagganavar, Vaggonavar, Vaggonawer, and Vaggonawer. These variations are most likely due to the various dialects of the Konkani language.

State-wise distribution of people with VAGGANAVAR surname

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Jharkhand state distribution for VAGGANAVAR surname

Jharkhand

96

Karnataka state distribution for VAGGANAVAR surname

Karnataka

45

Category-wise distribution of people with VAGGANAVAR surname

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People with the surname VAGGANAVAR appear across 1 type 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 VAGGANAVAR surname

141 (100%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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