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BACKIYAM Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,106th

Most common surname in India

298

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Backiyam is a Tamil Brahmin surname, derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Vakracharya’, meaning ‘master of speech’. It is believed to have been given to those who had a mastery of the Sanskrit language, and thus were considered to be wise.
The Backiyam family is believed to have originated in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. They are believed to have migrated to other parts of India over the centuries.

Description:

The Backiyam family has traditionally been a part of the Hindu Brahmin community. They follow the Hindu rituals and customs, and celebrate all the major Hindu festivals.
The Backiyam family follows the traditional Hindu customs and rituals. They observe the Hindu festivals with great enthusiasm and joy. They also follow the rules of caste and marriage within the family.
The Backiyam surname has several variations, including Bakiyam, Vakracharya, and Vakrachari.

State-wise distribution of people with BACKIYAM surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for BACKIYAM surname

Tamil Nadu

207

Rajasthan state distribution for BACKIYAM surname

Rajasthan

60

Category-wise distribution of people with BACKIYAM surname

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People with the surname BACKIYAM appear across 2 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 BACKIYAM surname

266 (100%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for BACKIYAM surname

1 (0.4%)

Voters List

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