History:
The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, danoli, kashyap, mudgal and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, kali and venkateshwara.
Description:
The surname Selladurai is mainly found in Tamil Nadu, India, and among Tamil people living in other countries. The religion associated with SELLADURAI surname is hinduism. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is tamil.
This surname is common among the Vellalar community, a large group that has traditionally worked in agriculture. More specifically, it is associated with the Saiva Pillai sub-caste within the Vellalar. The "Sellan" part of this surname may be related to a local god or ancestor, while "Durai" suggests a title of leadership or respect, such as "chief" or "lord." Therefore, Selladurai probably points to a family with ties to land ownership or local power within the Saiva Pillai Vellalar community.
The surname Selladurai is common among people of Indian descent, especially in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, mirroring the languages spoken in those areas. People with this surname often speak Tamil as their first language, which reflects their background. Because India has many languages, English is also frequently used, particularly in workplaces and schools. Depending on where they live and their community, some Selladurai family members might also speak regional languages such as Telugu, Malayalam, or Hindi. How often these languages are spoken depends on where people have moved and how well they have integrated into different communities, both in India and abroad.
The surname Sellathurai has several variations, including Selladorai, Selvadurai, Selathurai, Selladuraiar, Selvadore, Selvaduraiyar, Sellathore, Selathore, and Seladore.
