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KNOJIYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,226th

Most common surname in India

178

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

KNOJIYA is a common surname in India, particularly among the Marathi-speaking people of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word knojiyam, which means 'knowledge.' The surname is believed to have been used by those who had a deep knowledge of the Vedas and other religious texts. It is also believed to have been used by those who were experts in the field of medicine. The origin of the surname is unknown, but it is believed to have been in use since the medieval period. The earliest known record of the surname is found in the 11th century inscriptions of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. The KNOJIYA surname is associated with many customs and traditions. It is believed that those who bear the surname are expected to be knowledgeable and wise. The surname is also believed to bring luck and prosperity to its bearer. Variations of the KNOJIYA surname include KNOWJIYA, KNOWJIYAR, KNOWJIYARAM, KNOWJIYARAMAN, and KNOWJIYARAMANAM. These variations are mostly found in the Marathi-speaking regions of India. The KNOJIYA surname is found in many parts of India, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It is also found in some parts of the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

State-wise distribution of people with KNOJIYA surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for KNOJIYA surname

Maharashtra

52

Delhi state distribution for KNOJIYA surname

Delhi

8

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for KNOJIYA surname

Uttar Pradesh

8

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KNOJIYA surname

Madhya Pradesh

4

Gujarat state distribution for KNOJIYA surname

Gujarat

3

Andaman and Nicobar Islands state distribution for KNOJIYA surname

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

2

Telangana state distribution for KNOJIYA surname

Telangana

1

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KNOJIYA surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with KNOJIYA surname

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People with the surname KNOJIYA 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 KNOJIYA surname

55 (70%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for KNOJIYA surname

12 (15%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KNOJIYA surname

12 (15%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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