KANAPATHIPILLAI

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Kanapathipillai

Kanapathipillai is a British surname of Sri Lankan origin, particularly common among Tamil diaspora communities in the United Kingdom. The name is made up of two parts: 'Kanapathi', derived from the Hindu god 'Ganapathi', known as the remover of obstacles, and 'Pillai', a Tamil honorific indicating respect.

The surname Kanapathipillai signifies a lineage that venerates Lord Ganapathi and implies a family that may have had a history linked to the deity's worship or blessings. Families bearing this surname often hold traditions and values influenced by Tamil culture and Hindu beliefs.

The Kanapathipillai surname exemplifies the multicultural tapestry of Britain, reflecting the diversity and migration waves that have shaped the country's population over the years. Through its presence in the UK, this surname contributes to the rich mosaic of identities and heritages that define British society.

There are approximately 132 people named Kanapathipillai in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kanapathipillai.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Anton
Arun
Ayan
Nadarajah
Ramesh
Ravi
Sanjeev
Sivakumar
Sritharan
Suresh

Female

Anusha
Geetha
Janani
Lakshmi
Martina
Mena
Priyanka
Ramani
Sarojini
Suman