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LANKOTU Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,322nd

Most common surname in India

82

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Lankotu surname is believed to have originated in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
The Lankotu surname is believed to have originated from the ancient Nambudiri Brahmin community of Kerala. The Nambudiri Brahmins were the elite priestly class of the state and were traditionally responsible for the spiritual and ritualistic functions of the royal family and the local population.

Description:

The Nambudiri Brahmins had a unique culture and customs. They were known for their strict adherence to caste rules and regulations, and their reverence for Vedic rituals. They were also known for their emphasis on education and scholarship, and the development of Sanskrit literature.
The Nambudiri Brahmins had strict customs and traditions, including the practice of matrilineal inheritance and the observance of strict dietary and religious regulations.
The name Lankotu is also found in other parts of India, such as Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, where it is spelled as Lankoty. It is also found in the United States and Canada, where it is spelled as Lankatu.

State-wise distribution of people with LANKOTU surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for LANKOTU surname

Andhra Pradesh

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Category-wise distribution of people with LANKOTU surname

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People with the surname LANKOTU 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 LANKOTU surname

2 (50%)

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Food Distribution Records category for LANKOTU surname

2 (50%)

Food Distribution Records

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