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NANAYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,391st

Most common surname in India

13

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

NANAYA is a surname of Japanese origin, likely derived from the Japanese word for “house” (家). It is most commonly found in the Kansai region of Japan, particularly in the cities of Osaka and Kyoto. The NANAYA family is believed to have originated in the late 16th century, during the Edo period. The family is believed to have been descended from a samurai family of the same name, who were granted land in the area by the Tokugawa shogunate. NANAYA culture is centered around the importance of family, respect for tradition, and a strong sense of community. The family is known for its strong commitment to education and the pursuit of excellence. Variations of the NANAYA surname include Nanaya, Nanayama, and Nanayashi.

State-wise distribution of people with NANAYA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for NANAYA surname

Madhya Pradesh

12

Maharashtra state distribution for NANAYA surname

Maharashtra

4

Delhi state distribution for NANAYA surname

Delhi

1

Gujarat state distribution for NANAYA surname

Gujarat

1

Karnataka state distribution for NANAYA surname

Karnataka

1

Rajasthan state distribution for NANAYA surname

Rajasthan

1

Tamil Nadu state distribution for NANAYA surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with NANAYA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname NANAYA 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.

Food Distribution Records category for NANAYA surname

15 (71%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for NANAYA surname

4 (19%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NANAYA surname

2 (10%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The NANAYA surname is found across multiple communities including Bunt communities.

The NANAYA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the NANAYA surname with 12 records (57.1%).

The NANAYA surname is written in KANNADA, TULU scripts.

NANAYA is ranked #13391 in India with approximately 13 people bearing this surname.

The NANAYA surname is found across 7 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (57.1%), Maharashtra (19.0%), Delhi (4.8%).

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