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VARANASI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

5,459th

Most common surname in India

9,991

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

This name refers to a city in India, also known as Benares or Kashi. Its a very old city, and its name has evolved over time. The name "Varanasi" is believed to have originated from the two rivers that flow through the city, the Varuna and the Assi. The citys location and its importance as a religious center have attracted people from all over India and beyond for centuries. This has led to a diverse population and a rich cultural heritage.

This Surname has Pydipala Gotra.

Description:

This name is associated with the Hindu religion and culture, as it is a sacred city for Hindus.

This surname, Varanasi, is a fascinating one! Its a place name, referring to the holy city in India. Here are three variations: Varanasi (the most common form) Varanasiya (a less common, but still valid, variation) Varanasi-wala (meaning "from Varanasi," often used as a last name).

State-wise distribution of people with VARANASI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for VARANASI surname

Andhra Pradesh

3,302

Tamil Nadu state distribution for VARANASI surname

Tamil Nadu

1,516

Delhi state distribution for VARANASI surname

Delhi

6

Maharashtra state distribution for VARANASI surname

Maharashtra

6

Gujarat state distribution for VARANASI surname

Gujarat

5

Telangana state distribution for VARANASI surname

Telangana

1

Category-wise distribution of people with VARANASI surname

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People with the surname VARANASI 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 VARANASI surname

2,672 (55%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for VARANASI surname

2,161 (45%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for VARANASI surname

4 (0.1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The VARANASI surname is found across multiple communities including Kapu, Brahmins Niyogi, Velama, Sharma, Pandit, Tiwari communities.

The VARANASI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

VARANASI families belong to the PYDIPALA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the VARANASI surname with 3,302 records (68.3%).

The VARANASI surname is written in TELUGU script.

VARANASI is ranked #5459 in India with approximately 9,991 people bearing this surname.

The VARANASI surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (68.3%), Tamil Nadu (31.3%), Delhi (0.1%).

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