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NIJJAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,137th

Most common surname in India

267

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Nijjar surname is of Indian origin.
The Nijjar surname is believed to have originated in the Punjab region of India. It is believed that the surname is derived from the word 'nijjaar,' which means 'carpenter' in Punjabi.

Description:

The Nijjar surname is associated with the Sikh religion. Many Nijjar families have a long history of service to the Sikh faith and its religious organizations.
In many Nijjar families, the eldest son is expected to take on the family name, while other sons may take on other surnames. In some families, the Nijjar surname is passed down matrilineally, meaning that the mother’s family name is used.
The Nijjar surname has several variations, including Nijjhar, Nijjer, and Nijjar.

State-wise distribution of people with NIJJAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Delhi state distribution for NIJJAR surname

Delhi

5

Puducherry state distribution for NIJJAR surname

Puducherry

5

Gujarat state distribution for NIJJAR surname

Gujarat

2

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for NIJJAR surname

Uttar Pradesh

2

Haryana state distribution for NIJJAR surname

Haryana

1

Punjab state distribution for NIJJAR surname

Punjab

1

Category-wise distribution of people with NIJJAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname NIJJAR 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NIJJAR surname

41 (85%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for NIJJAR surname

7 (15%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The NIJJAR surname is found across multiple communities including Ramgarhia Sikhs communities.

Yes! The NIJJAR surname is shared across Hindu, Sikh religions.

Delhi has the highest concentration of the NIJJAR surname with 5 records (31.3%).

NIJJAR is ranked #13137 in India with approximately 267 people bearing this surname.

The NIJJAR surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Delhi (31.3%), Puducherry (31.3%), Gujarat (12.5%).

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