About Nambiar
The surname Nambiar is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Malayalam-speaking communities of the southern state of Kerala. It is derived from the title "Nambi," which was historically used to denote a high-ranking official or minister in the ancient Tamil kingdoms. The suffix "-ar" signifies respect or belonging, thus making Nambiar mean "belonging to the Nambi." The Nambiar community has traditionally been associated with land-owning and administrative roles, and they have played significant roles in the socio-political history of Kerala.
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The surname Nambiar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nambiar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Nambiar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nambiar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.