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GAURAYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,374th

Most common surname in India

30

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Gauraya is a surname derived from the Indian state of Gujarat, located in the western part of India. It is believed to have originated from the Rajputs who were rulers in Gujarat. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word “Gaura” which means “white”. The history of the Gauraya surname can be traced back to the 8th century when the Rajputs first settled in Gujarat. During the Mughal period, the Rajputs were divided into various clans and the Gauraya clan was one of them. The culture of the Gauraya people is a mix of Hinduism and Islam. They have their own unique customs and traditions. They follow a simple lifestyle and are known for their hospitality and generous nature. The variations of the Gauraya surname include Gaur, Gaurav, Gauraya, Gauria, Gauriya, Gaurwal, Gaurwala and Gaurwali.

State-wise distribution of people with GAURAYA surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for GAURAYA surname

Maharashtra

11

Bihar state distribution for GAURAYA surname

Bihar

2

Odisha state distribution for GAURAYA surname

Odisha

2

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GAURAYA surname

Andhra Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with GAURAYA surname

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People with the surname GAURAYA 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 GAURAYA surname

10 (56%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for GAURAYA surname

5 (28%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GAURAYA surname

3 (17%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The GAURAYA surname is found across multiple communities including Maheshwari communities.

Yes! The GAURAYA surname is shared across Jain, Hindu religions.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the GAURAYA surname with 11 records (68.8%).

GAURAYA is ranked #13374 in India with approximately 30 people bearing this surname.

The GAURAYA surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (68.8%), Bihar (12.5%), Odisha (12.5%).

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