Description:
The Ravathi surname is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ravat', meaning 'to roar'. It is believed to have originated in the Southern Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Ravathi surname is associated with the Vellala community, a sub-caste of the Kshatriya caste. The Vellala community are traditionally farmers and landowners, and were historically associated with the ruling class of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Ravathi surname is found among the Telugu, Tamil and Kannada speaking communities. It is also found among the Konkani speaking communities of Goa and Karnataka. Variations of the Ravathi surname include Ravat, Ravathi, Ravathee, Ravatee, Ravaty, Ravathee and Ravatty.
