About Karanam
The surname Karanam is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Telugu-speaking people of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "karaṇa," which means "doing" or "performing." It is believed that the surname Karanam was originally given to individuals who were involved in administrative or managerial roles, indicating their occupation or social status. Over time, the surname has become hereditary and is now used as a family name.
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The surname Karanam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karanam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Karanam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Karanam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Karanam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.