History:
The gotras associated with this surname are bhav kapishthal, mattenula, pulivella, puligolla, kattu is associated with the gotra: aatreya., danoli, kashyap, madhana and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, kattayani and tulja bhavani.
Description:
The surname Kattu is mainly found in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The religion associated with KATTU surname is hindu. The community associated with this surname is kamma. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is kashmiri.
Its associated with several communities, especially the Vellala Gounder community. This community is an agricultural caste with a history of land ownership and cultivation. Within the Gounder community, certain sub-divisions or clans (kulam) might use Kattu (this surname) as a surname or as part of their name, indicating their lineage or regional ties. In Tamil, the term "Kattu" can refer to a specific place or wooded area, hinting at a possible geographic origin.
Given the surname KATTU is of Indian origin, people with this surname often speak languages common in India. These languages might include Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, which reflect the diverse languages of the southern regions. Hindi, a language spoken across India, could also be used. The specific languages spoken depend on family history, migration, and where they currently live, whether in India or another country. Because India has many languages, English might also be spoken, especially in cities and by younger people. So, several languages could be linked to this surname.
Here are the variations of this surname: Kattu, Katto, and Katttu.
