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NAICKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,822nd

Most common surname in India

582

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Naickar is a surname found among the people of South India, primarily in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The surname is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word ‘Nayaka’, which means leader or commander. The Naickars are believed to have descended from the Nayaka rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Nayaka rulers were a powerful military class who rose to power during the Vijayanagara period. They played a major role in defending the kingdom and extending its boundaries. The Naickar surname is primarily found among the Vellalar, Chettiar, and Gounder communities of South India. These communities are primarily Hindu, with a small minority of Christians. The Naickar surname is found in many variations, including Naikar, Naicker, Naickan, Naikkan, Naicar, and Naikkar. The culture of the Naickar community is based on their traditional values and beliefs. They are known for their hospitality and generosity, and their close-knit family ties. They are also known for their devotion to their faith and their commitment to their work.

State-wise distribution of people with NAICKAR surname

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Rajasthan state distribution for NAICKAR surname

Rajasthan

186

Tamil Nadu state distribution for NAICKAR surname

Tamil Nadu

28

Maharashtra state distribution for NAICKAR surname

Maharashtra

4

Category-wise distribution of people with NAICKAR surname

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People with the surname NAICKAR 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NAICKAR surname

215 (98%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for NAICKAR surname

4 (2%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The NAICKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Rajasthan has the highest concentration of the NAICKAR surname with 186 records (85.3%).

The NAICKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

NAICKAR is ranked #12822 in India with approximately 582 people bearing this surname.

The NAICKAR surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Rajasthan (85.3%), Tamil Nadu (12.8%), Maharashtra (1.8%).

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