Surname
The most common surname found in this community is Pillai / Chettiar. This surname Pillai is shared by many other communities including Sozhiya Vellalar and Kerala Nair community. There are two majority subcastes in this community which are called Melatheru and Keezhatheru. However, among the subdivisions, the surname is almost common. Time has had its influences on the community and among other changes, the current generation seldom uses this surname.
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