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JHINGA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,223rd

Most common surname in India

181

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Jhinga is an Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word 'Jhīnga,' meaning 'prawn.'
The Jhinga surname is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Punjab, where it is still common today. It is most commonly found among the Jat, a Hindu agricultural caste.

Description:

Jhinga families traditionally have strong ties to their ancestral homeland and are proud of their heritage. They tend to be hardworking and ambitious, and many have achieved success in business and politics.
Jhinga families usually adhere to traditional Hindu customs and beliefs. Many observe festivals such as Diwali and Holi, and celebrate the birth of their children with special ceremonies.
The Jhinga surname is also found in Pakistan and other parts of the Indian subcontinent, where it is sometimes spelled Jhingga or Jhinghan. In the United States, it is often spelled Jhinger or Jhinger.

State-wise distribution of people with JHINGA surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for JHINGA surname

Madhya Pradesh

81

Maharashtra state distribution for JHINGA surname

Maharashtra

68

Delhi state distribution for JHINGA surname

Delhi

6

Gujarat state distribution for JHINGA surname

Gujarat

4

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for JHINGA surname

Uttar Pradesh

2

Telangana state distribution for JHINGA surname

Telangana

1

Category-wise distribution of people with JHINGA surname

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People with the surname JHINGA 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 JHINGA surname

144 (89%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for JHINGA surname

10 (6%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for JHINGA surname

8 (5%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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