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Most common surname in India
People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database
Its likely smaller groups moved voluntarily, maybe for jobs or community reasons. People and families probably sought better lives or built new communities.
Nammalvar: This surname is mainly used by Tamil Iyengar Brahmins. While some others might use it, most people with this surname belong to this group. Its a big part of South Indian culture and history. The surnames history and religious meaning within this community are important.
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Tamil Nadu
14
Andhra Pradesh
5
Rajasthan
5
Maharashtra
1
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People with the surname NAMMALVAR 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.
21 (81%)
Farmer Beneficiary Records
3 (12%)
Food Distribution Records
2 (8%)
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