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PALLAN Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,105th

Most common surname in India

299

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Pallan surname is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the state of Tamil Nadu.
The Pallan surname is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word “pala” which means protector or guardian. It is believed that the Pallan family were originally protectors of the temples and shrines in Tamil Nadu.

Description:

The Pallan surname is associated with the traditional culture of Tamil Nadu. The Pallan family is believed to have been involved in the temple and shrine worship, as well as the traditional arts and crafts.
The Pallan family follows the traditional customs of Tamil Nadu, including the marriage ceremony and other rituals.
The Pallan surname is also found in various other forms, such as Palan, Pallen, Palle, Pallai, and Palani.

State-wise distribution of people with PALLAN surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for PALLAN surname

Maharashtra

39

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for PALLAN surname

Uttar Pradesh

16

Karnataka state distribution for PALLAN surname

Karnataka

13

Gujarat state distribution for PALLAN surname

Gujarat

12

Tamil Nadu state distribution for PALLAN surname

Tamil Nadu

6

Rajasthan state distribution for PALLAN surname

Rajasthan

4

Delhi state distribution for PALLAN surname

Delhi

1

Kerala state distribution for PALLAN surname

Kerala

1

Category-wise distribution of people with PALLAN surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname PALLAN 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.

Food Distribution Records category for PALLAN surname

64 (70%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for PALLAN surname

17 (18%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PALLAN surname

11 (12%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The PALLAN surname is found across multiple communities including Gounder, Hindu Nadar, Kallar, Vanniyar, Paraiyar, Irular, Paliyan, Pulayan communities.

The PALLAN surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the PALLAN surname with 39 records (42.4%).

The PALLAN surname is written in TAMIL script.

PALLAN is ranked #13105 in India with approximately 299 people bearing this surname.

The PALLAN surname is found across 8 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (42.4%), Uttar Pradesh (17.4%), Karnataka (14.1%).

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