Description:
Thumpudis is a surname of Indian origin. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word ‘thumba’ meaning ‘a kind of plant’. It is believed to be a surname of the Brahmin caste. The Thumpudis surname is found mainly in the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is also found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala. The Thumpudis surname is associated with a number of customs and traditions. For example, in some parts of India, it is customary to light a lamp in the name of the Thumpudis family deity before any important event or ceremony. The Thumpudis surname has several variations, such as Thumpudi, Thampudi, Thampudiyan, Thampudiyar, Thampudiyal, Thampudiyam, Thampudiyamma, Thampudiyavan and Thampudiyon.
