Origin and History of VELLAIGOUNDAR

Description:

The Veellaigoundar surname is a Tamil Brahmin surname found primarily in the Tamil Nadu and Kerala states of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'vella', meaning 'white', and 'goundar', meaning 'leader'. It is believed to be a title given to those who were appointed to lead the community in ancient times. The Veellaigoundar surname is associated with the Vellalar community, which is one of the oldest and most respected communities in South India. The Vellalar community is believed to have originated from the ancient Chola kingdom, which ruled much of South India during the Sangam period (300 BC - 300 AD). The Vellalar community is believed to have been the ruling class of the Chola kingdom and were responsible for the administration and governance of the kingdom. The Veellaigoundar surname is found among the Vellalar community in both Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, the Veellaigoundar surname is found among the Vellalar community in the Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Coimbatore and Madurai districts. In Kerala, the Veellaigoundar surname is found among the Vellalar community in the Palakkad and Malappuram districts. The Veellaigoundar surname has many variations, including Vellaigoundar, Vellaiyar, Vellaikarar, Vellaiyarar, Vellaiyararar and Vellaikararar. The variations of the surname are believed to have been derived from different regions, dialects and languages spoken in South India.