What nationality is surname Naidoo?

The surname Naidoo (Hindi: नैडू) is most common in South Africa.

What does the surname Naidoo mean?

Nayaka->Nayudu-> Naidu->Naicker->Naidoo. (Once we were warriors) Captain or headman. Were known as protectors of Caravans especially those passing through the Deccan. Thus associated with the military.

What caste is Naidoo?

In other cases, a caste title was adopted as a surname: Maharaj (Brahmin title), Singh (Kshatriya title), Naidoo (caste title of Tamil Nadu), Ayar (Brahman title of Tamil Nadu) and Reddy (caste title of Andhra Pradesh and to a lesser extent Tamil Nadu).

Is Naidoo a surname in India?

Naidoo is a surname. It is an alternative spelling of Naidu. Notable people with the surname include: Ama Naidoo (1908–1993), South African anti-apartheid activist.

What is the meaning of Pillay?

The Pillay surname is generally thought to be habitational name from either the place name Pillay, in southern Yorkshire; or Pilley in Hampshire. These place names are both thought to derive from the Old English word “pil” or “pile,” meaning a “post,” and “leah,” which refers to a clearing in the woods.

What is the most common surname in world?

Most Popular Last Names In The World

Which is the powerful caste in Andhra Pradesh?

Kamma (caste)

What are common Indian last names?

100 Most Popular Indian Last Names:

1. Acharya: Acharya is the Brahman Hindu surname.
2. Agarwal: Agarwal is a Jain surname.
3. Khatri: The surname Khatri is a synonym for Kshatriya.
4. Ahuja: Ahuja is a Sikh surname meaning the ‘descendant of Ahu’.
5. Anand:
6. Laghari:
7. Patel:
8. Reddy: