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DHANUMJAYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,196th

Most common surname in India

208

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname Dhanumjay is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin, and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dhanu,' meaning 'bow.' The name is most commonly found among the Brahmin community of South India, and is believed to have been used as a surname by warriors and archers in ancient times. The history of the surname Dhanumjay is closely linked to the history of South India. During the period of the Chola and Pandya dynasties, the surname was used by warriors and archers in the region. It is believed that the surname was adopted by the Brahmin community during the reign of the Chola dynasty. The culture and customs associated with the surname Dhanumjay are similar to those of other Brahmin communities in South India. It is believed that the surname was used to identify members of the same family or caste. Variations of the surname Dhanumjay include Dhanumjaya, Dhanumjayan, and Dhanumjayanthi. These variations are often used to differentiate members of the same family or caste.

State-wise distribution of people with DHANUMJAYA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for DHANUMJAYA surname

Andhra Pradesh

99

Tamil Nadu state distribution for DHANUMJAYA surname

Tamil Nadu

11

Jharkhand state distribution for DHANUMJAYA surname

Jharkhand

1

Category-wise distribution of people with DHANUMJAYA surname

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People with the surname DHANUMJAYA 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 DHANUMJAYA surname

62 (56%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for DHANUMJAYA surname

26 (23%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for DHANUMJAYA surname

23 (21%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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