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JANJUA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,164th

Most common surname in India

240

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Janjuas are a Rajput tribe of the Punjab region in Pakistan and India.
The Janjuas are believed to have descended from the legendary Raja Janjua, who was one of the five sons of Raja Salwan. Raja Janjua is said to have been born in the 11th century and is believed to have been the ancestor of the Janjua Rajputs.

Description:

The Janjuas are known for their bravery and loyalty. They have a strong sense of honour and are known to be generous and hospitable. They are also known for their love of music, dance, and poetry.
Janjuas follow the Hindu tradition of arranged marriages. They also follow the custom of purdah, which is the practice of keeping women in seclusion for the protection of their honour.
There are several variations of the Janjua surname, including Janjooa, Janjuah, Janjooah, Janjuah, and Janjua.

State-wise distribution of people with JANJUA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Himachal Pradesh state distribution for JANJUA surname

Himachal Pradesh

39

Delhi state distribution for JANJUA surname

Delhi

9

Maharashtra state distribution for JANJUA surname

Maharashtra

8

Tamil Nadu state distribution for JANJUA surname

Tamil Nadu

7

Jammu and Kashmir state distribution for JANJUA surname

Jammu and Kashmir

3

Category-wise distribution of people with JANJUA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname JANJUA 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 JANJUA surname

48 (67%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for JANJUA surname

21 (29%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for JANJUA surname

3 (4%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The JANJUA surname is found across multiple communities including Jat, Jat Sikh, Muslim Jat, Mirasi, Punjabi Jats communities.

Yes! The JANJUA surname is shared across Hindu, Sikh, Islam religions.

Himachal Pradesh has the highest concentration of the JANJUA surname with 39 records (59.1%).

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

The JANJUA surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Himachal Pradesh (59.1%), Delhi (13.6%), Maharashtra (12.1%).

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