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KAYANI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,255th

Most common surname in India

149

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

KAYANI is a common surname in South Asia, especially in Pakistan and India. It is derived from the Arabic word “Qayyim” which means “leader” or “guardian”. The surname is most commonly found among the Punjabi, Pashtun, and Sindhi communities of South Asia. The history of the Kayani surname is linked to the Mughal Empire, which was established in 1526. During this period, many families from Central Asia and the Middle East migrated to South Asia and adopted the Kayani surname. The Kayani surname is believed to have originated in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is also found among the Pashtun and Sindhi communities of South Asia. The culture and customs associated with the Kayani surname vary depending on the region in which the family is located. In Punjab, the surname is often associated with the Jat community, while in Sindh, it is associated with the Sindhi Rajputs. Variations of the Kayani surname include Kayyani, Qayyani, Qayani, Kiani, and Kayani.

State-wise distribution of people with KAYANI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Gujarat state distribution for KAYANI surname

Gujarat

26

Maharashtra state distribution for KAYANI surname

Maharashtra

11

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KAYANI surname

Andhra Pradesh

10

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KAYANI surname

Tamil Nadu

7

Karnataka state distribution for KAYANI surname

Karnataka

1

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KAYANI surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Rajasthan state distribution for KAYANI surname

Rajasthan

1

West Bengal state distribution for KAYANI surname

West Bengal

1

Category-wise distribution of people with KAYANI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname KAYANI appear across 2 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 KAYANI surname

44 (76%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KAYANI surname

14 (24%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KAYANI surname is primarily associated with the Parsi religion.

Gujarat has the highest concentration of the KAYANI surname with 26 records (44.8%).

The KAYANI surname is written in PARSI script.

KAYANI is ranked #13255 in India with approximately 149 people bearing this surname.

The KAYANI surname is found across 8 states, with the top 3 being Gujarat (44.8%), Maharashtra (19.0%), Andhra Pradesh (17.2%).

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