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MAKHIJA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

3,857th

Most common surname in India

15,043

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Makhija: This surnames spread shows interesting migration patterns. Its current distribution hints at significant movement, likely a mix of people choosing to move and others forced to relocate. Those choosing to move might have sought better jobs or education. While less clear, forced movements could be tied to past events affecting Makhija families. The way this surname is spread geographically likely reflects these movements, showing a journey from a central starting point to new homes.

Description:

Makhija: This surname is mainly found among the Sindhi people. Historically, people with this surname lived in Sindh, Pakistan, and places where Sindhi people moved, like India.

State-wise distribution of people with MAKHIJA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for MAKHIJA surname

Maharashtra

989

Delhi state distribution for MAKHIJA surname

Delhi

674

Gujarat state distribution for MAKHIJA surname

Gujarat

468

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for MAKHIJA surname

Madhya Pradesh

118

Rajasthan state distribution for MAKHIJA surname

Rajasthan

96

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MAKHIJA surname

Tamil Nadu

73

Karnataka state distribution for MAKHIJA surname

Karnataka

13

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MAKHIJA surname

Andhra Pradesh

11

West Bengal state distribution for MAKHIJA surname

West Bengal

8

Bihar state distribution for MAKHIJA surname

Bihar

5

Category-wise distribution of people with MAKHIJA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname MAKHIJA 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.

Voters List category for MAKHIJA surname

1,326 (54%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for MAKHIJA surname

1,125 (46%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MAKHIJA surname

20 (1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The MAKHIJA surname is found across multiple communities including Arora, Sindhi, Khatri communities.

Yes! The MAKHIJA surname is shared across Hindu, Sikh religions.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the MAKHIJA surname with 989 records (40.3%).

The MAKHIJA surname is written in PUNJABI, SINDHI scripts.

MAKHIJA is ranked #3857 in India with approximately 15,043 people bearing this surname.

The MAKHIJA surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (40.3%), Delhi (27.5%), Gujarat (19.1%).

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