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MOORJANI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,090th

Most common surname in India

314

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Moorjani is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word “moorjana” which means “lord”. It is a common surname among the Hindu communities of India and has been adopted by many other communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians. The surname is also found in some parts of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The history of the Moorjani surname is linked to the Mughal Empire, which ruled much of India from 1526 to 1857. During this period, the Mughal emperors adopted many Hindu customs and traditions, including the use of the surname Moorjani. The culture and customs associated with the Moorjani surname vary depending on the region, religion, and caste of the family. In some regions, the surname is associated with certain professions, such as farming or trading. In other regions, it is associated with certain religious beliefs. The variations of the surname Moorjani include Moorjani, Murali, Murjani, Muralidhar, and Murjana. The spelling of the surname may also vary depending on the region or language.

State-wise distribution of people with MOORJANI surname

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Delhi state distribution for MOORJANI surname

Delhi

46

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MOORJANI surname

Tamil Nadu

16

Gujarat state distribution for MOORJANI surname

Gujarat

10

Maharashtra state distribution for MOORJANI surname

Maharashtra

4

Category-wise distribution of people with MOORJANI surname

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People with the surname MOORJANI appear across 1 type 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 MOORJANI surname

76 (100%)

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