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ARAYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,222nd

Most common surname in India

182

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

ARAYA is a Spanish surname, derived from the Basque language. It is believed to have originated in the Basque Country of northern Spain and southern France. It is also found in other parts of Spain, as well as in Latin America. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Basque word 'araya' meaning 'oak tree'. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Basque word 'arri' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'. The name has been in use for centuries and has several variations, including Araya, Araia, Araya, Arraia, and Arreya. The culture and customs of the ARAYA surname are similar to those of other Basque surnames. It is likely that the family has a long history of being involved in the Basque Country's culture and traditions. The ARAYA surname is still found in many parts of Spain and Latin America. It is also common among the Basque diaspora in the United States, Canada, and other countries.

State-wise distribution of people with ARAYA surname

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Bihar state distribution for ARAYA surname

Bihar

34

Maharashtra state distribution for ARAYA surname

Maharashtra

20

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for ARAYA surname

Andhra Pradesh

12

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for ARAYA surname

Madhya Pradesh

10

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for ARAYA surname

Uttar Pradesh

9

Kerala state distribution for ARAYA surname

Kerala

6

Delhi state distribution for ARAYA surname

Delhi

4

Jharkhand state distribution for ARAYA surname

Jharkhand

3

Gujarat state distribution for ARAYA surname

Gujarat

2

Lakshadweep state distribution for ARAYA surname

Lakshadweep

1

Category-wise distribution of people with ARAYA surname

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People with the surname ARAYA 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.

Food Distribution Records category for ARAYA surname

75 (72%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for ARAYA surname

21 (20%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for ARAYA surname

8 (8%)

Voters List

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