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MUTHU Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

3,730^th

Most common surname in India

15,627

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Muthu is derived from the Tamil word "Muthu," which means "pearl." The origin place or state associated with this surname is Tamil Nadu, India.The languages spoken by those with this surname include Tamil, English, and Hindi.Notable personalities associated with this surname include Muthu Alagappan, a British doctor.

Description:

The surname Muthu is commonly found in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka in India.People with this surname typically belong to the Tamil community.Common variations of this surname found in Wikipedia include Muthu Alagappan.

State-wise distribution of people with MUTHU surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Tamil Nadu

5,324

Rajasthan

2,438

Andhra Pradesh

702

Karnataka

213

Delhi

Maharashtra

Kerala

Telangana

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Gujarat

Category-wise distribution of people with MUTHU surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname MUTHU 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.

8,140 (86%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

766 (8%)

Voters List

590 (6%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The MUTHU surname is found across multiple communities including Hindu Nadar, Thevar, Agamudayar, Kallar, Vanniyar, Chettiar, Paraiyar, Irular, Eravallan, Irula communities.

The MUTHU surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the MUTHU surname with 5,324 records (59.9%).

The MUTHU surname is written in KASHMIRI script.

MUTHU is ranked #3730 in India with approximately 15,627 people bearing this surname.

The MUTHU surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (59.9%), Rajasthan (27.4%), Andhra Pradesh (7.9%).

MUTHU Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

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State-wise distribution of people with MUTHU surname

Category-wise distribution of people with MUTHU surname

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