- In South India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka):
- Balija/Balijas: Lanka is a common surname among the Balija community, a trading and agricultural caste native to these states.
- Lambadi: Lanka is also found among the Lambadi (Banjara) community, a nomadic tribe traditionally associated with trading and transportation.
- In North India (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar):
- Brahmin: Lanka is sometimes used as a surname by Brahmin families in these regions.
- Vaishya: It may also be used by Vaishya (trading) castes in North India.
- In Sri Lanka:
- Kandyan: Lanka is a common surname among the Kandyan Sinhalese community, the majority ethnic group in Sri Lanka.
- Moor: It is also found among Sri Lankan Moors, a Muslim ethnic group descended from Arab traders.
- Other Regions:
- Malaysia, Singapore: Lanka is a common surname among people of Sri Lankan Tamil origin in these countries.
It's important to note that the caste associations mentioned here are generalizations and there may be variations and exceptions within each community. Furthermore, the use of surnames and their associations with specific castes can vary over time and across different regions.
