History:
The gotras associated with this surname are angira, dadich, kasyapa, maadhava and ravi. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are ambabai, kali and venkateshwara.
Description:
This surname is mainly found among Telugu-speaking Christians in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The religion associated with YESUDASU surname is hindu. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is telugu.
The surname comes directly from "Yesu Dasu," which means "Servant of Jesus" in Telugu. It specifically identifies people who have converted to Christianity, often from different Hindu castes. These converts usually belong to Protestant groups like the Church of South India (CSI), Baptist churches, or Pentecostal congregations. Using this surname shows a move away from traditional caste identities and an embrace of a shared Christian identity.
The surname Yesudasu is most common among people of Indian descent. People with this surname often speak Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and English, with Telugu being the most prevalent. The languages spoken usually depend on the familys background, education, and where they currently live. Many individuals with this surname are multilingual, which reflects Indias diverse linguistic environment.
The surname Yesudas has several variations, including Yesudasan, Yesudoss, Yesudasen, Jesudas, Jesudasan, and Yesudasu.