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VELAGAPOODI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,400th

Most common surname in India

4

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname Velagapoodi is of Indian origin. It is a combination of two words: ‘vela’ meaning ‘time’ and ‘gapa’ meaning ‘to pass’. Thus, the name is thought to refer to someone who passes time in a meaningful way. The origins of the name are unclear, but it is believed to be a part of the Telugu language spoken in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is likely that the name was adopted by members of the Velagapoodi caste, which is a sub-caste of the Kamma caste. The history of the Velagapoodi surname is closely tied to the history of the Kamma caste. The Kammas are an ancient agricultural caste that have been prominent in the region since at least the 10th century. The Velagapoodi surname is found in many parts of India, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The name is also found in some parts of the United States and Canada, where members of the Velagapoodi caste have emigrated. The customs and culture associated with the Velagapoodi surname vary from region to region. In Andhra Pradesh, the Velagapoodi are traditionally involved in farming and agricultural labor. In other parts of India, the Velagapoodi are typically involved in business and trade. Variations of the Velagapoodi surname include Velagapudi, Velagapudy, Velagapudi, and Velagapudu.

State-wise distribution of people with VELAGAPOODI surname

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Category-wise distribution of people with VELAGAPOODI surname

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People with the surname VELAGAPOODI appear across 2 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 VELAGAPOODI surname

7 (78%)

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Food Distribution Records category for VELAGAPOODI surname

2 (22%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VELAGAPOODI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmasali Kuruba, Bellary Padmasali communities.

The VELAGAPOODI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

VELAGAPOODI families belong to the MUDHGALA gotra.

The VELAGAPOODI surname is written in TELUGU script.

VELAGAPOODI is ranked #13400 in India with approximately 4 people bearing this surname.

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