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KHARAYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,367th

Most common surname in India

37

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

KHARAYA is an Indian surname that is associated with the Khatri caste. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word ‘Kshatriya’, which means ‘warrior’. The surname is found mainly in the northern and western regions of India. The history of the KHARAYA surname is closely linked to the history of the Khatri caste. The Khatris are believed to have originated from the ancient Kshatriya caste of India, which was one of the four major Hindu castes. The Khatris were traditionally warriors and rulers, and the KHARAYA surname is associated with this legacy. The culture and customs of the KHARAYA surname are closely associated with the Khatri culture. The Khatris are known for their strong sense of community and family values, as well as their devotion to their Hindu faith. Variations of the KHARAYA surname include KHARAYA, KHARIA, KHARRA, and KHARWA.

State-wise distribution of people with KHARAYA surname

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Jharkhand state distribution for KHARAYA surname

Jharkhand

1

Maharashtra state distribution for KHARAYA surname

Maharashtra

1

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KHARAYA surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with KHARAYA surname

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People with the surname KHARAYA 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.

Food Distribution Records category for KHARAYA surname

2 (67%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for KHARAYA surname

1 (33%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

KHARAYA families worship VATSHALYA DEVI and MAA GAURI DEVI and MAA VISHNU SHAKTI DEVI and MAA KALIKA DEVI as their Kuldevta (family deities).

KHARAYA families belong to multiple gotras including VAASAR, VAASIL, VAASAL, GOBHIL, VASHISTHA, KAUSHIK.

Jharkhand has the highest concentration of the KHARAYA surname with 1 records (33.3%).

KHARAYA is ranked #13367 in India with approximately 37 people bearing this surname.

The KHARAYA surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Jharkhand (33.3%), Maharashtra (33.3%), Madhya Pradesh (33.3%).

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