Pattalatharayil is an ancient family name in Ayroor village, Kerala state, India. Unlike other parts of India, most families in Kerala have a house name, and the members of the family are known by that name for generations. Interest in keeping the name determines how long it remains. Some genealogies of Kerala names date back more than 600 years.
Pattalatharayil has been part of the history of the Ayroor Thayillam family group for more than 200 years. Since the family is from Kaippallil, the full name of the family house can be called Kaippallil Pattalatharayil, the naming convention adopted by their brethren, the 'Kaippallil Kolaakott'.
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