About Nair
The surname Nair is primarily found among the Nair community in the Indian state of Kerala. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Nayaka," meaning leader or lord. Historically, the Nairs were a martial and land-owning caste, known for their military service and administrative roles in the region. The surname Nair signifies their social status and ancestral lineage within the community.
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The surname Nair is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nair based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Nair is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nair in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nair using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.