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THAKKALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,246th

Most common surname in India

158

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Thakkal is a surname of Indian origin. It is believed to have originated in the southern state of Karnataka. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Thakka’, which means ‘to be strong’. Thakkal is a commonly used surname in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Thakkal family is believed to have migrated from the North of India to the South in the 17th century. The family is believed to have been part of the Nayak dynasty, which ruled the region for several centuries. The Thakkal family is known for its strong culture and tradition. The family has a rich history of art, music, literature and dance. The traditional dress of the Thakkal family is the sari, which is worn by both men and women. The Thakkal family has several variations of the surname, such as Thakkalayil, Thakkalath, Thakkalathu, Thakkalavil, and Thakkalapuram. The surname is also seen in different spellings, such as Thakkal, Thakkala, Thakkalai, Thakkalaal, and Thakkalapuram. The Thakkal family has a strong sense of identity and community. They are known for their hospitality and generosity. They are also known for their hard work and dedication, which has enabled them to achieve success in their respective fields.

State-wise distribution of people with THAKKALA surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for THAKKALA surname

Tamil Nadu

110

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for THAKKALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

26

Maharashtra state distribution for THAKKALA surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with THAKKALA surname

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People with the surname THAKKALA 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.

Voters List category for THAKKALA surname

117 (85%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for THAKKALA surname

17 (12%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for THAKKALA surname

3 (2%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The THAKKALA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmashali communities.

The THAKKALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

THAKKALA families belong to the PARASHURAMA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the THAKKALA surname with 110 records (80.3%).

The THAKKALA surname is written in TELUGU script.

THAKKALA is ranked #13246 in India with approximately 158 people bearing this surname.

The THAKKALA surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (80.3%), Andhra Pradesh (19.0%), Maharashtra (0.7%).

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