Rangan

Rangan is a surname of Indian origin, predominantly found in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The name is believed to have roots in Sanskrit, with "ranga" meaning stage, color, or entertainment. It can also be associated with the god of dance, Nataraja. Individuals bearing the Rangan surname are often from Tamil or Malayalam speaking communities.

The surname can be found across various professions and social strata within India. Like many Indian surnames, Rangan may have originated from a patronymic system, a geographical location, or a traditional occupation. Over generations, migration and intermarriage have led to the surname being present in diasporic communities around the world. Specific historical figures or prominent personalities with the Rangan surname are not widely documented in easily accessible global records, suggesting it is a more common, perhaps less historically prominent, familial name. Its prevalence is primarily concentrated within South India.