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GOJJA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,247th

Most common surname in India

157

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

GOJJA is a South Indian surname derived from the ancient Golla or Gollas, who were an indigenous community of agriculturists in the Deccan Plateau region.
The Gollas were a traditionally agrarian community, and were among the earliest settlers in the Deccan Plateau region. They were also known for their skills in pottery and weaving.

Description:

The GOJJA community has a strong sense of identity and maintains its traditional values and culture. They are known for their hospitality and generosity, and for their devotion to the Hindu gods.
GOJJA families observe a variety of traditional customs, such as the celebration of festivals and the performance of temple rituals. They also practice endogamy, which is the practice of marrying within the same community.
There are several variations of the GOJJA surname, including GOJJAVARAPU, GOJJAVARAM, GOJJAVARU, GOJJAVARLA, and GOJJAVARIPALLI.

State-wise distribution of people with GOJJA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GOJJA surname

Andhra Pradesh

80

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GOJJA surname

Tamil Nadu

15

Category-wise distribution of people with GOJJA surname

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People with the surname GOJJA appear across 2 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 GOJJA surname

52 (55%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for GOJJA surname

43 (45%)

Food Distribution Records

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