Originating from the Sanskrit word 'Pattakila,' meaning village headman, Patel is one of the most widespread surnames in India, especially among Gujaratis.

and in the U.S., it is often used as a surname among families from southern India. Mendoza is one of the most common Hispanic ...

English surnames like the Smith and Williams came at the fourth and the fifth spot respectively in the list of the most common names in Victoria. The trend of most newborns with Indian surnames ...