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CHAYALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,367th

Most common surname in India

37

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

CHAYALA is an Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word “Chaya” which means “shadow”. It is believed to be of Kshatriya origin and is found mainly in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra in India. The Chayala family is believed to have originated from the Yadavas, a powerful warrior clan of ancient India. The Yadavas were a branch of the ancient Lunar Dynasty and are believed to have descended from the Sun God Surya. The Chayala family is known for its culture and customs, which include the worship of Lord Krishna and the celebration of festivals such as Diwali and Holi. Variations of the Chayala surname include Chayal, Chayala, Chail, Chaila, Chayalwala and Chayalwadi.

State-wise distribution of people with CHAYALA surname

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Rajasthan state distribution for CHAYALA surname

Rajasthan

99

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHAYALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

8

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for CHAYALA surname

Madhya Pradesh

3

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHAYALA surname

Tamil Nadu

2

Maharashtra state distribution for CHAYALA surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHAYALA surname

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People with the surname CHAYALA 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 CHAYALA surname

89 (92%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for CHAYALA surname

7 (7%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHAYALA surname

1 (1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHAYALA surname is found across multiple communities including Kamma communities.

CHAYALA families belong to the RECHARLA gotra.

Rajasthan has the highest concentration of the CHAYALA surname with 99 records (87.6%).

CHAYALA is ranked #13367 in India with approximately 37 people bearing this surname.

The CHAYALA surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Rajasthan (87.6%), Andhra Pradesh (7.1%), Madhya Pradesh (2.7%).

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