History:
Chokkaiah is a South Indian surname, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Chakravarti', meaning 'emperor'.
The Chokkaiah surname originated in the state of Karnataka in India. The earliest known record of the surname is in the 12th century, when a Chokkaiah was appointed as a minister to the king of the Hoysala Dynasty.
Description:
The Chokkaiah surname is associated with the Brahmin caste in South India. They are believed to be descendants of the sage Vishvamitra, and are traditionally associated with scholarly pursuits.
The Chokkaiah surname is associated with several customs. They practice the traditional Hindu customs of arranged marriages and observe the Hindu festivals of Diwali and Holi.
The Chokkaiah surname has several variations, including Chokkalingam, Chokkalingaiah, Chokkalingappa, and Chokkalingaraju.
