Cognomen Kanappan (Kanappan 
) , around the world, is a rare family name. The surname Kanappan is habitual in Malaysia, where it is a rare surname, India, where it is an extremely rare surname, and the United Kingdom. Also, Kanappan is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Kanappan | India, United Kingdom, Malaysia |