Ritu Ko wrote:
>
> Nope. But I am not really that astute. Most Indians can
> take a look at that name and tell you about the caste
> of Gautam's father [and hence, Gautam's].
>
There are studies here in Brazil showing some correlation
between surnames and skin colour. For example, surnames
that derive from Christian themes were originally
assigned to blacks that got freedom. Surnames that derive
from professions derive from Jews that were forced into
Christianity. Surnames that derive from Nature themes
derive from "native-brazilians".
Alberto Vieira Ferreira Monteiro [:-)]
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