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KALLOORI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,309th

Most common surname in India

95

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Kalloor is an Indian surname found mainly in the southern states of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kala' meaning 'black'. The name is believed to have originated from the Kalloor family of Kerala, who were traditionally blacksmiths and metal workers. The Kalloor family is believed to have migrated to Kerala from Karnataka in the 12th century. Over the centuries, the family spread across the southern states and developed a distinct culture and customs. The Kalloor surname has several variations including Kalloori, Kallur, Kallooran, Kallooranam and Kallurani. The variations are mainly found in the south Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Kalloor family is known for its strong sense of community, and for its traditional values and customs. They are known for their hospitality and respect for others. They are also known for their skill in metalworking and blacksmithing. The Kalloor family is also known for its traditional art forms, such as Kathakali, a traditional form of dance-drama from Kerala, and Yakshagana, a traditional form of theatre from Karnataka. The Kalloor family is also known for its traditional music, such as Carnatic music from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

State-wise distribution of people with KALLOORI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for KALLOORI surname

Tamil Nadu

40

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KALLOORI surname

Andhra Pradesh

32

Category-wise distribution of people with KALLOORI surname

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People with the surname KALLOORI appear across 2 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.

Voters List category for KALLOORI surname

59 (82%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KALLOORI surname

13 (18%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KALLOORI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Karnataka Padmasali communities.

The KALLOORI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KALLOORI families belong to the SHAKTHI gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the KALLOORI surname with 40 records (55.6%).

The KALLOORI surname is written in TELUGU script.

KALLOORI is ranked #13309 in India with approximately 95 people bearing this surname.

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