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VELUCHAMY Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,181st

Most common surname in India

223

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Veluchamy surname is a Tamil Brahmin surname found in India and Sri Lanka. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit words 'Vela' (meaning 'to be prosperous') and 'Chamy' (meaning 'lord'). The name is believed to have been given to those who were prosperous and had the power of a lord. The Veluchamy surname is commonly found among the Iyengar, Iyer, and Vellalar communities in South India. It is also found among the Tamil diaspora in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States. The culture and customs of the Veluchamy surname are based on the traditional values of the Tamil Brahmin community. These include respect for elders, honoring one's parents, and following the principles of dharma. Variations of the Veluchamy surname include Velucham, Veluchamay, Veluchamayy, Veluchamayya, and Veluchamma.

State-wise distribution of people with VELUCHAMY surname

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Category-wise distribution of people with VELUCHAMY surname

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People with the surname VELUCHAMY 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for VELUCHAMY surname

186 (96%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for VELUCHAMY surname

7 (4%)

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Food Distribution Records category for VELUCHAMY surname

1 (1%)

Food Distribution Records

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