Description:
The Cheyikutty surname derives from the Tamil word 'chey' meaning 'son of' and 'kutty' meaning 'a small boat'. The Cheyikuttys are a Tamil-speaking Hindu community who trace their ancestry to the ancient Tamil kingdom of Chola. The Cheyikuttys are now found throughout India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. The Cheyikutty surname is also found in the United States, where some Cheyikuttys are descended from Tamil immigrants who settled in California in the early 20th century. The Cheyikutty surname may also be found in the United Kingdom, where some Cheyikuttys are of Tamil origin.
