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AKILAN Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,183rd

Most common surname in India

221

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Akilan surname is believed to have originated in India, most likely in the southern region of the country.
The Akilan surname is believed to have been used by members of the Akilavar, a sub-caste of the Kallar community. The Kallar were traditionally a warrior caste, and the Akilavar were said to be the most powerful of the Kallar clans.

Description:

The Akilan surname is associated with a number of cultural traditions, including the practice of ancestor worship and the veneration of family gods.
The Akilan surname is also associated with certain customs, such as the practice of giving gifts to family members on special occasions, and the offering of food to the gods during religious ceremonies.
There are several variations of the Akilan surname, including Akilavar, Akilam, Akilavarai, and Akilavan.

State-wise distribution of people with AKILAN surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for AKILAN surname

Tamil Nadu

15

Rajasthan state distribution for AKILAN surname

Rajasthan

4

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for AKILAN surname

Andhra Pradesh

2

Bihar state distribution for AKILAN surname

Bihar

1

Category-wise distribution of people with AKILAN surname

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People with the surname AKILAN appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for AKILAN surname

21 (81%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for AKILAN surname

3 (12%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for AKILAN surname

2 (8%)

Food Distribution Records

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