Description:
The Gudumallam surname is derived from the Tamil word 'gudumal', meaning 'to measure'. The Gudumallam people are a Tamil-speaking community who are believed to have migrated from the southern tip of India to the Australian state of New South Wales in the early 1800s. The Gudumallam people are traditionally agriculturalists, and are known for their hand-woven baskets, which are used for carrying goods. There are several variations of the Gudumallam surname, including Gudumal, Gudumalli, Gudumalai, Gudumalaiyar, and Gudumalar.
