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CHETTICHIYAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,397th

Most common surname in India

7

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Chettichiyars are a Tamil-speaking community found in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. They are also known as the Chettiar caste. The community is believed to have originated in the area around the port town of Chettinad. The Chettichiyars are a trading community and are noted for their business acumen and entrepreneurship. The community is also known for its traditional Tamil dress, which features a long shirt and trousers.

State-wise distribution of people with CHETTICHIYAR surname

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Kerala state distribution for CHETTICHIYAR surname

Kerala

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Category-wise distribution of people with CHETTICHIYAR surname

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People with the surname CHETTICHIYAR appear across 1 type 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 CHETTICHIYAR surname

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Farmer Beneficiary Records

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