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HAMSI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,164th

Most common surname in India

240

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

HAMSI is a surname of Jewish origin. The name is derived from the Hebrew word 'hamsi' meaning 'five' or 'fifth.' It is believed that the name was originally taken from a biblical reference to the 'fifth son' of Jacob. The history of the Hamsi surname dates back to the Middle Ages, when Jews were expelled from Spain and Portugal in the late 15th century. Many of these Jews settled in the Ottoman Empire and adopted the surname. The Hamsi surname is particularly common among Sephardic Jews. The culture and customs associated with the Hamsi surname vary depending on the region and the family. In some cases, the surname is passed down through the generations, while in others it is adopted anew. Variations of the Hamsi surname are found in different countries, including Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Morocco, and Israel. The most common variation is Hamsi, but other variations include Hamsiy, Hamsiyev, Hamsiyo, and Hamsiyu.

State-wise distribution of people with HAMSI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for HAMSI surname

Tamil Nadu

153

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for HAMSI surname

Andhra Pradesh

26

Telangana state distribution for HAMSI surname

Telangana

7

Maharashtra state distribution for HAMSI surname

Maharashtra

3

Bihar state distribution for HAMSI surname

Bihar

2

Karnataka state distribution for HAMSI surname

Karnataka

1

Category-wise distribution of people with HAMSI surname

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People with the surname HAMSI 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.

Voters List category for HAMSI surname

151 (79%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for HAMSI surname

30 (16%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for HAMSI surname

11 (6%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The HAMSI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmashali communities.

The HAMSI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

HAMSI families belong to the BHARADWAJA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the HAMSI surname with 153 records (79.7%).

The HAMSI surname is written in TELUGU script.

HAMSI is ranked #13164 in India with approximately 240 people bearing this surname.

The HAMSI surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (79.7%), Andhra Pradesh (13.5%), Telangana (3.6%).

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