Moohayil family is one of the four branches of Padinjare Varikattu family. The other branches are Mutholath, Padinjare Varikattu, and Neduvelil.
The families have their names originated according to the name of properties where the sons of Kurian Padinjare -varikattu lived.
The branches of Moozhayil family have originated from grandsons of Kurian Thomman Padinjare-varikattu. They are Kochikka, Kocheppu, and Chackothu.