Iyer Surname
“Honorific for learned person”
BrahminTamil OriginTamil
History & Significance
Tamil Brahmin surname indicating scholarly status, primarily found in Tamil Nadu.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Honorific for learned person
- Origin
- Tamil
- Language
- Tamil
- Category
- Brahmin
Regional Distribution
The Iyer surname is predominantly found in:
Tamil NaduKerala
What is the Gotra for Iyer?
Gotra is passed down through the paternal line and may vary within families sharing the same surname. Use our Gotra Finder to discover which Gotra your family belongs to.
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