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GURUMOORTHI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,252nd

Most common surname in India

152

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Gurumoorthi is an Indian surname which is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘guru’ and ‘murti’. It is believed to be an ancient Brahmin surname and is mainly found in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The origin of the Gurumoorthi surname is believed to be associated with the Hindu god Shiva. According to legend, Shiva is said to have granted the Gurumoorthi family the right to perform puja (ritual worship) in his name. As a result, the family was given the title “Gurumoorthi” which translates to “the one who worships Shiva”. Gurumoorthi is a very common surname in South India. It is also found in some parts of North India as well. The variations of the name may include Gurumurthy, Gurumurti, Gurumurthi, Gurumurthy and Gurumurty. The culture and customs of the Gurumoorthi family are similar to those of other Brahmin families in India. They are known to be highly educated and have a strong sense of community. They are also known to be very religious and follow Hindu customs and traditions. Gurumoorthi is a very old and respected surname in India and is still in use today. It is a reminder of the ancient Brahmin tradition and culture which is still alive in modern India.

State-wise distribution of people with GURUMOORTHI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for GURUMOORTHI surname

Tamil Nadu

41

Rajasthan state distribution for GURUMOORTHI surname

Rajasthan

24

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GURUMOORTHI surname

Andhra Pradesh

23

Delhi state distribution for GURUMOORTHI surname

Delhi

1

Karnataka state distribution for GURUMOORTHI surname

Karnataka

1

Category-wise distribution of people with GURUMOORTHI surname

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People with the surname GURUMOORTHI appear across 3 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 GURUMOORTHI surname

82 (85%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for GURUMOORTHI surname

8 (8%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for GURUMOORTHI surname

7 (7%)

Voters List

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