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Most common surname in India
People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database
Akshay is a common surname found in various parts of India. This surname is associated with the Hindu deity Vishnu, who is believed to be the preserver of the universe. The spread of this surname can be attributed to the migration of people from different regions of India, particularly during the Vedic period and the medieval era. The surnames evolution is likely influenced by the adoption of local dialects and pronunciations, resulting in variations like "Akshay" and "Akshaya.".
from iMeUsWe Database
Maharashtra
9,114
Madhya Pradesh
1,969
Andhra Pradesh
975
Tamil Nadu
600
Karnataka
85
Bihar
47
Gujarat
29
Delhi
13
Telangana
7
Jharkhand
5
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People with the surname AKSHAY appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.
12,128 (94%)
Food Distribution Records
642 (5%)
Voters List
79 (1%)
Farmer Beneficiary Records
The AKSHAY surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.
Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the AKSHAY surname with 9,114 records (71.0%).
AKSHAY is ranked #3429 in India with approximately 17,149 people bearing this surname.
The AKSHAY surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (71.0%), Madhya Pradesh (15.3%), Andhra Pradesh (7.6%).