Tamatam

Tamatam or Tamatan is an island, village and municipality in the state of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia.

Tamatam or Thamatam is also referred to  one family name or Surname  in Reddy community / Caste, Predominantly lives in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. But this Tamatam Surname does not relate in any way to island  Tamatam. The Surname or family name Tamatam inherited to some families   living in the State of Andhra Pradesh  is derived from a musicale instrument  called as Tamatamu, being used in village functions  in ancient times. Now this musical instrument is  almost extinguished and not in use.