History:
The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, danoli, kashyap, maadhalla and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are ambabai, khandoba and venkateshwara.
Description:
This surname is mainly linked to the Nair community in Kerala, India. The religion associated with THAMPAN surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is malayalam.
Its both a title and a surname used by some aristocratic Nair families, especially in Malabar. Historically, the title "Thampan" showed authority and land ownership in the Nair social system. These families often had a strong influence on local events and were seen as upper-class Nairs. The surname shows their history and family line, pointing to a specific group within the larger Nair caste.
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Here are the variations of the surname Thampan: Thampaan, Thampanna.
