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CECILIA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,275th

Most common surname in India

129

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Cecilia is of Latin origin, derived from the name of the Roman goddess of music, Cecilia.
The name was first used in England in the 12th century, and it has been used in various forms since then, including Cecil, Cecily, and Cecelia. It is also common in Ireland, where it was introduced by the Normans in the 12th century.

Description:

The name Cecilia is associated with music and creativity, and is often given to children born with a strong sense of rhythm and musicality.
In some cultures, the name Cecilia is associated with luck and protection. It is also associated with the Virgin Mary, who is often referred to as 'Cecilia'.
Variations of the name include Cecelia, Cece, Cecily, and Cecilia.

State-wise distribution of people with CECILIA surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for CECILIA surname

Tamil Nadu

18

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CECILIA surname

Andhra Pradesh

3

Karnataka state distribution for CECILIA surname

Karnataka

3

Goa state distribution for CECILIA surname

Goa

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CECILIA surname

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People with the surname CECILIA 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.

Voters List category for CECILIA surname

20 (74%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for CECILIA surname

6 (22%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CECILIA surname

1 (4%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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