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PECHIMUTHU Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,194th

Most common surname in India

210

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Pechimuthu is an Indian surname of Tamil origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Pechi' which means 'follower'. It is found primarily in Tamil Nadu and other parts of Southern India. The history of the Pechimuthu surname is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the 9th century CE during the reign of the Chola dynasty in South India. The Cholas were a powerful dynasty who ruled over much of the subcontinent until the 13th century. The Pechimuthu surname is associated with the Vellalar caste, which is a sub-caste of the Tamil community. The Vellalar caste is traditionally associated with agricultural work and landowning. In terms of culture, the Pechimuthu surname is associated with the Tamil language and culture. It is also associated with the Hindu religion and its traditions, as well as the customs and traditions of the Vellalar caste. Variations of the Pechimuthu surname include Pechimuttu, Pecimuttu, and Pecimuthu.

State-wise distribution of people with PECHIMUTHU surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for PECHIMUTHU surname

Tamil Nadu

154

Rajasthan state distribution for PECHIMUTHU surname

Rajasthan

22

Maharashtra state distribution for PECHIMUTHU surname

Maharashtra

4

Karnataka state distribution for PECHIMUTHU surname

Karnataka

2

Category-wise distribution of people with PECHIMUTHU surname

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People with the surname PECHIMUTHU 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PECHIMUTHU surname

176 (96%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for PECHIMUTHU surname

4 (2%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for PECHIMUTHU surname

3 (2%)

Food Distribution Records

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