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GUJJAL Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,286th

Most common surname in India

118

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Gujjar is a term used to refer to a group of pastoral nomads from the Indian subcontinent. The term is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word “gopa” which means “protector of cattle”.
The Gujjar people are believed to have migrated to the Indian subcontinent from Central Asia around the 5th century CE. They are believed to have been the first group of pastoral nomads to settle in the region.

Description:

The Gujjar people are known for their strong sense of community and family values. They are also known for their traditional customs and beliefs, such as the practice of arranged marriage.
The Gujjar people have a number of traditional customs and beliefs. These include the practice of arranged marriage, the veneration of ancestors, and the practice of hospitality.
The Gujjar people have various regional variations in terms of language, customs, and beliefs. In some regions, the Gujjar people are known as Gurjars, Gojars, or Gujjars.

State-wise distribution of people with GUJJAL surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Karnataka state distribution for GUJJAL surname

Karnataka

71

Jharkhand state distribution for GUJJAL surname

Jharkhand

28

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GUJJAL surname

Andhra Pradesh

6

Maharashtra state distribution for GUJJAL surname

Maharashtra

4

Category-wise distribution of people with GUJJAL surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname GUJJAL 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GUJJAL surname

99 (91%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for GUJJAL surname

6 (6%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for GUJJAL surname

4 (4%)

Food Distribution Records

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