History:
Surnames often spread as people move for economic opportunities, because of political events, or due to social pressures.
The gotras associated with this surname are ayyavarla, dadhich, kasyapa, mavanulla and rebaala. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are ayyappa, kali and tirupati balaji.
Description:
The surname Ayyamma is mainly found among communities in Karnataka, India, particularly within certain subgroups of the Lingayat community. The religion associated with AYYAMMA surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname are telugu and tamil.
The Lingayat faith, which began in the 12th century, has many sub-sects, and this surname seems to be more common in specific local groups. Finding the exact sub-caste requires studying family history in the specific region where this surname is common.
The surname Ayyamma is common among people in India. Therefore, people with this surname often speak languages prevalent in India. Telugu and Tamil are major Dravidian languages spoken in southern India, where this surname may be found. As such, speakers of this surname may speak Telugu or Tamil. Additionally, given Indias linguistic diversity, people with this surname might also speak other regional languages.
The surname Ayyammah also appears as Aiyamma and Ayamma.
