Origin and History of KALLAN

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are angira, danoli, kasyapa, maddinolla and raghu kula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, kali, khandoba, kalika devi and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Kallan is mainly found in Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, and is closely linked to the Kallar community. The religion associated with KALLAN surname is hindu. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is tamil.
The Kallars, along with the Maravar and Agamudayar communities, form the Mukkulathor confederation. The Kallars have a long history as warriors and landowners. The name "Kallar" likely comes from the Tamil word "kal," which means "stone" or "thief." This reflects this surnames historical reputation for toughness, and sometimes, banditry. The Kallar community has subdivisions, often based on where they live or what their traditional jobs are, like the Piramalai Kallar.

The surname Kallan is found in many parts of the world but is especially common in Indian communities. As a result, people with this surname often speak languages from India. These languages include Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada, which are common in South India, where this surname is more widespread. Hindi and English are also frequently spoken, particularly by those living in cities or who have moved away from their familys original region. The exact language someone speaks depends on their familys background, where they live, and their education.

The surname has several variations, including Callan, Callen, Kallen, Kellen, Kellan, OCallan, OCallen, McKallan, McKellan, Kallmann, Callanan, Callin, Kalling, Kellin, and Kelling.