Is Naidu and Naicker are same?
Kammas use different titles in different regions such as Choudary, Rao, Naidu and Naicker. In Tamil Nadu and Southern A.P., Naidu is commonly used. Naicker is added in the areas south of Coimbatore district. However, Telugu speaking Balija and Gavara communities also add the title Naicker in Tamil Nadu.
Are Naickers Telugu?
Nayakar or Naicker is a title commonly used in southern part of India by Kannada, Tamil and Telugu language speaking people. This title was given to army leader/commander during early eighth century.
What does Naicker mean?
The Naicker surname is derived from the name of the Neckar river, in Wuertemberg. No doubt the first person to bear this name was someone who lived along this river.
Is Kamma Naidu a high caste?
They also have a notable, albeit smaller, presence in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In recent times, a sizeable number of Kammas have migrated to the United States….Kamma (caste)
| Kamma | |
|---|---|
| Languages | Telugu |
| Country | India |
| Region | Andhra Pradesh Telangana Tamil Nadu Karnataka |
| Status | Forward caste |
Where did the surname Naicker originate from?
The surname Naicker was first found in Bavaria, where the name Naicker was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region.
Which is the low caste in Tamilnadu?
Paraiyar, or Parayar or Maraiyar (formerly anglicised as Pariah and Paree), is a caste group found in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and Sri Lanka….
| Paraiyar | |
|---|---|
| Country | India, Sri Lanka |
| Populated states | Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry |
| Ethnicity | Tamils |
| Related groups | Sri Lankan Tamils • Other Dravidians |
Is Kamma an OBC?
There are different categories included in Central OBC list. Kammara, Kamara, kamar, kamaro, Kapudia Kanjar etc included in the list.