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Patel is indian surname used by Kolis of Gujarat.

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

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  9. 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.
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