> large parts of population in South Indian states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala no longer have surnames that are tied to the caste.
I agree with that general conclusion. I have roots in Kerala and my family purposefully didn't add the caste part in my name. My father has it but not anyone in my family in my generation. That being said, don't forget that the Tamil Brahmin(Tambram) superiority shit is still present at large everywhere.
jelliclesfarm|5 years ago