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BHAJIWALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,117th

Most common surname in India

287

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Bhajiwala is a surname of Punjabi origin. It is derived from the word 'bhaji', which means 'vegetable seller'. The Bhajiwalas were traditionally engaged in the business of selling vegetables. The Bhajiwala surname is believed to have originated from the ancient city of Bhajiwal, located in the modern-day district of Jalandhar, Punjab. This city was founded by the Raja Bhajiwal around the 12th century CE. The Bhajiwala community is believed to have settled in the region shortly after the city's founding. Over time, they have become an important part of the Punjabi culture and have spread throughout the region. The Bhajiwalas are known for their strong sense of loyalty and commitment to their family and community. They are also known for their hospitality and generosity towards others. Variations of the Bhajiwala surname include Bhajiwal, Bhajiwalay, Bhajiwalai, Bhajiwalaya, Bhajiwalu, Bhajiwalaiya, and Bhajiwalwala.

State-wise distribution of people with BHAJIWALA surname

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Gujarat state distribution for BHAJIWALA surname

Gujarat

322

Maharashtra state distribution for BHAJIWALA surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with BHAJIWALA surname

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People with the surname BHAJIWALA appear across 2 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.

Voters List category for BHAJIWALA surname

315 (98%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BHAJIWALA surname

8 (2%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The BHAJIWALA surname is primarily associated with the Parsi religion.

Gujarat has the highest concentration of the BHAJIWALA surname with 322 records (99.7%).

The BHAJIWALA surname is written in PARSI script.

BHAJIWALA is ranked #13117 in India with approximately 287 people bearing this surname.

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