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VELAMAKANNI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,266th

Most common surname in India

138

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Velamakanni surname is a Tamil Brahmin name that is found mainly in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The origin of the name is from the Sanskrit word 'Vela', which means 'twin'. The suffix 'makanni' is derived from the Tamil word 'makan', which means 'lord'. The Velamakanni family is believed to have originated from the Chola dynasty. The family is believed to have been in existence since the 9th century CE. The Velamakanni family is known for its strong sense of culture and customs. They follow the traditional Hindu customs and rituals and celebrate all the major festivals. The family also has a strong sense of community, with members living in close proximity to each other. Variations of the Velamakanni surname include Velamakani, Velamakan, Velamakanam and Velamakanamani.

State-wise distribution of people with VELAMAKANNI surname

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Category-wise distribution of people with VELAMAKANNI surname

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People with the surname VELAMAKANNI appear across 2 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 VELAMAKANNI surname

79 (85%)

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Food Distribution Records category for VELAMAKANNI surname

14 (15%)

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