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MENA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,228th

Most common surname in India

1,176

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The spread of this surname across the Middle East and North Africa likely reflects historical movements of people. Conquests and conflicts forced many to relocate, scattering families and establishing new communities who carried this surname. People also moved voluntarily, seeking better jobs or safety, further spreading this surname. Trade routes and cities helped people move, expanding the surnames reach. So, the surnames distribution is a mix of forced and voluntary migration over many years, mirroring the regions rich and changing history.

Description:

This surnames widespread use across the Middle East and North Africa makes it tough to connect it to one specific group. It pops up in many different communities without always meaning theyre all related.

State-wise distribution of people with MENA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Gujarat state distribution for MENA surname

Gujarat

597

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MENA surname

Tamil Nadu

378

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for MENA surname

Madhya Pradesh

97

West Bengal state distribution for MENA surname

West Bengal

78

Maharashtra state distribution for MENA surname

Maharashtra

68

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MENA surname

Andhra Pradesh

64

Rajasthan state distribution for MENA surname

Rajasthan

52

Punjab state distribution for MENA surname

Punjab

36

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for MENA surname

Uttar Pradesh

34

Assam state distribution for MENA surname

Assam

17

Category-wise distribution of people with MENA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname MENA 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 MENA surname

1,039 (71%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MENA surname

266 (18%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for MENA surname

161 (11%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The MENA surname is found across multiple communities including Shompen communities.

Gujarat has the highest concentration of the MENA surname with 597 records (42.0%).

MENA is ranked #12228 in India with approximately 1,176 people bearing this surname.

The MENA surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Gujarat (42.0%), Tamil Nadu (26.6%), Madhya Pradesh (6.8%).

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