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GIRAI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,361st

Most common surname in India

43

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The origin of the GIRIA surname is believed to be of Spanish origin. It is likely derived from the Spanish given name “Giraldo,” which is itself derived from the Germanic name “Gerold.” The name is believed to have been brought to Spain by the Visigoths during their invasion of the Iberian Peninsula in the 5th century. The GIRIA surname has been found in various parts of Spain, including Castilla y Leon, Andalucia, and Extremadura. It has also been found in Portugal and other parts of the Spanish-speaking world. The GIRIA surname has been found in a variety of forms, such as GIRIA, GIRIYA, GIRIYAS, GIRIYO, GIRIYOS, GIRIYU, GIRIYUS, GIRIYASO, GIRIYASOS, GIRIYUDA, GIRIYUDAS, GIRIYUDE, GIRIYUDES, and GIRIYUDAO. The culture and customs associated with the GIRIA surname are largely unknown. However, it is likely that those who bear the name are proud of their Spanish heritage and may have a strong sense of family and tradition. Variations of the GIRIA surname can be found in other countries, such as Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay. In some cases, the spelling of the name may have been altered to suit local pronunciation. For example, in Chile the name GIRIA is often spelled as GIRIYA.

State-wise distribution of people with GIRAI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for GIRAI surname

Uttar Pradesh

13

Bihar state distribution for GIRAI surname

Bihar

9

Jharkhand state distribution for GIRAI surname

Jharkhand

4

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GIRAI surname

Madhya Pradesh

4

Maharashtra state distribution for GIRAI surname

Maharashtra

2

Category-wise distribution of people with GIRAI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname GIRAI 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 GIRAI surname

30 (94%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for GIRAI surname

1 (3%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GIRAI surname

1 (3%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The GIRAI surname is primarily associated with the Islam religion.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest concentration of the GIRAI surname with 13 records (40.6%).

The GIRAI surname is written in URDU script.

GIRAI is ranked #13361 in India with approximately 43 people bearing this surname.

The GIRAI surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Uttar Pradesh (40.6%), Bihar (28.1%), Jharkhand (12.5%).

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