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JAYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

1,687th

Most common surname in India

36,715

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Jaya is a name with a rich history, and its spread is tied to various migrations and settlement patterns. This surname, often associated with South Asia, has seen both forced and voluntary movements that have shaped its distribution. For instance, historical events like the British Raj and the partition of India led to significant migrations, contributing to the presence of Jaya in different parts of the world. Additionally, economic opportunities and cultural connections have also played a role in the spread of this surname.

State-wise distribution of people with JAYA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Tamil Nadu state distribution for JAYA surname

Tamil Nadu

4,069

Maharashtra state distribution for JAYA surname

Maharashtra

3,057

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for JAYA surname

Andhra Pradesh

2,520

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for JAYA surname

Madhya Pradesh

785

Bihar state distribution for JAYA surname

Bihar

239

Karnataka state distribution for JAYA surname

Karnataka

179

Telangana state distribution for JAYA surname

Telangana

120

Rajasthan state distribution for JAYA surname

Rajasthan

49

Kerala state distribution for JAYA surname

Kerala

28

Gujarat state distribution for JAYA surname

Gujarat

26

Category-wise distribution of people with JAYA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname JAYA 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 JAYA surname

6,150 (55%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for JAYA surname

4,230 (38%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for JAYA surname

806 (7%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The JAYA surname is found across multiple communities including Jarawa (andaman) communities.

The JAYA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the JAYA surname with 4,069 records (36.8%).

The JAYA surname is written in HINDI, TELUGU, MARATHI scripts.

JAYA is ranked #1687 in India with approximately 36,715 people bearing this surname.

The JAYA surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (36.8%), Maharashtra (27.6%), Andhra Pradesh (22.8%).

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