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MEWA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,319th

Most common surname in India

85

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

MEWA is a surname of Indian origin. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word “mewa” meaning honey. It is also believed to be derived from the Arabic word “mawwa” meaning “to be sweet”. The MEWA surname is most commonly found among the Brahmin, Rajput, and Jat communities of India. It is also found among the Muslim communities of India and Pakistan. The history of the MEWA surname is closely intertwined with the history of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed that the MEWA surname was first used by the Rajputs of Rajasthan, India. The Rajputs were a warrior class of people who held power in the region for many centuries. The culture and customs associated with the MEWA surname are similar to other Indian surnames. It is common for members of the same family to have the same surname, and it is also common for members of different families to have the same surname. Variations of the MEWA surname include Mawa, Mavva, Mevva, and Mawwa.

State-wise distribution of people with MEWA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for MEWA surname

Uttar Pradesh

9

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for MEWA surname

Madhya Pradesh

7

Bihar state distribution for MEWA surname

Bihar

1

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MEWA surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with MEWA surname

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People with the surname MEWA 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 MEWA surname

17 (94%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for MEWA surname

1 (6%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The MEWA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

MEWA families belong to the DEVPAT UPMANYU gotra.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest concentration of the MEWA surname with 9 records (50.0%).

The MEWA surname is written in KASHMIRI script.

MEWA is ranked #13319 in India with approximately 85 people bearing this surname.

The MEWA surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Uttar Pradesh (50.0%), Madhya Pradesh (38.9%), Bihar (5.6%).

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