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NOWJIYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,293rd

Most common surname in India

111

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Nowjiyas is believed to have originated from the Indian state of Gujarat.
The surname Nowjiyas has been in existence since the 19th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Gujarati word “nowji”, which means “new”. The surname is associated with the Bania, a Hindu trading caste.

Description:

The Nowjiyas have traditionally been merchants and traders. They are known for their business acumen and enterprising spirit.
Nowjiyas are known to be very conservative and follow traditional values and customs. They are also very proud of their heritage and culture.
The surname Nowjiyas is also sometimes spelled as Nuvijayas or Nuvijay.

State-wise distribution of people with NOWJIYA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for NOWJIYA surname

Andhra Pradesh

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Category-wise distribution of people with NOWJIYA surname

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People with the surname NOWJIYA 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 NOWJIYA surname

35 (63%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for NOWJIYA surname

19 (34%)

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Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NOWJIYA surname

2 (4%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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