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Etymology
The term patel derives from the word community Patidar, literally "one who holds (owned) pieces of land called patis", implying a higher economic status than that of the landless.
Geographical distribution
The surname historically originated in the Indian state of Gujarat, where it is among the most common of surnames. Today, the name is across India, as well as several other countries.
The surname is also common in the Indian diaspora. In the United States of America, several people with this surname are involved in the motel business, and this has been noted in the popular media.
See also
References
- Singh, Kumar Suresh (2003). Gujarat. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 9788179911044.
- Shah, Ghanshyam (2004). Caste and Democratic Politics in India. Permanent Black. ISBN 9788178240954.
- Basu, Pratyusha (2009). Villages, women, and the success of dairy cooperatives in India: making place for rural development. Cambria Press. pp. 51–55. ISBN 978-1-60497-625-0. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- Washburn, Edward (2005). India Old and New: With a Memorial Address. p. 178. ISBN 0-543-99414-7.
- Padma Rangaswamy (2015). "Hotel and Motel Business, Indian Americans in the". In Huping Ling; Allan W. Austin (eds.). Asian American History and Culture: An Encyclopedia: An Encyclopedia. Routledge. p. 332. ISBN 978-1-317-47645-0.
- South Asian diaspora in North America: an annotated bibliography. Kalinga Publications. 2002. p. 154. ISBN 978-81-87644-42-2.