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MARA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

11,287th

Most common surname in India

2,117

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Mara: This surnames spread is a fascinating mystery! Its tough to trace its roots without knowing where and when it started. But lets brainstorm. Wars and conquests often forced families to move, scattering them far and wide. Picture soldiers relocated after a battle, or whole communities forced to resettle. This surname couldve spread that way.

People also move willingly – for better jobs, land, or freedom. Those with this surname mightve joined these migrations, settling in new places. Over time, this surnames spread would reflect these movements, maybe concentrated in some areas at first, then spreading as families branched out. Settlements often grow near resources or existing towns, so this surnames distribution might follow similar patterns.

Description:

The name appears in many cultures with different meanings.

Maras a great name! Turning it into a surname gives us some fun choices. Maras is straightforward – like a family name. Marani sounds Italian, hinting at family origins there. Or, we could use Maray – shorter and a bit more unique. The best choice depends on the familys background.

State-wise distribution of people with MARA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MARA surname

Tamil Nadu

814

Rajasthan state distribution for MARA surname

Rajasthan

290

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MARA surname

Andhra Pradesh

265

West Bengal state distribution for MARA surname

West Bengal

179

Maharashtra state distribution for MARA surname

Maharashtra

76

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for MARA surname

Madhya Pradesh

76

Bihar state distribution for MARA surname

Bihar

75

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for MARA surname

Uttar Pradesh

33

Mizoram state distribution for MARA surname

Mizoram

31

Karnataka state distribution for MARA surname

Karnataka

18

Category-wise distribution of people with MARA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname MARA appear across 4 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 MARA surname

1,254 (66%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for MARA surname

406 (21%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MARA surname

235 (12%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for MARA surname

1 (0.1%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The MARA surname is found across multiple communities including Kurumba, Mizo, Garo, Reang (bru) communities.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the MARA surname with 814 records (43.8%).

MARA is ranked #11287 in India with approximately 2,117 people bearing this surname.

The MARA surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (43.8%), Rajasthan (15.6%), Andhra Pradesh (14.3%).

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