Although the word “Bodo” was used as an umbrella term during the British period, the origin of the term can be found in almost all the sub-tribes of the community. According to historians, the word “Bodo” is derived from Hbrog or Brogok which means Human being/ Great Man.
Among Chutias, Burok means noble/great men. The Buroks formed a major part of the tribe. The Chutias who were thought to be healthy and strong were termed as Burok and took up the administrative and military roles in the Chutia kingdom. All Chutia royality belonged to the Burok clan. Even the Motok king Sarbananda Singha belonged to the Burok Chutia clan. Surnames like Bora, Borua have their origins in the Chutia kingdom and are related to Bara/Bodo/Buruk only. There is mention of Manik Chandra Barua, Dhela Bora, Borhuloi Barua as commanders of Chutia army. Later the Ahoms adopted the title after the downfall of Chutias.
The Deoris(who were priests by profession) also have the Burok clan among them. The Morans called their leader/chief as Badaucha(great man). The origin folklore of the Morans is same as that of Boruk Chutias which indicate that they were a faction which split at an early time.
Chutia Tribe 
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