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NYAYAM Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,295th

Most common surname in India

109

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Nyayam surname is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'nyaya', meaning 'justice' or 'law'.
The Nyayam surname is believed to have originated in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is a common surname among the Tamil-speaking population of India, as well as among the Tamil diaspora.

Description:

The Nyayam surname is associated with many cultural traditions and customs, including the practice of giving dowries to brides, the celebration of festivals such as Pongal, and the practice of arranged marriages.
In the Tamil community, the Nyayam surname is traditionally passed down from father to son. It is also common for members of the Nyayam family to take on the same first name, such as Raja, Raji or Raju.
The Nyayam surname has several variations, including Nayam, Nayyam, Niyam and Niayam.

State-wise distribution of people with NYAYAM surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for NYAYAM surname

Tamil Nadu

80

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for NYAYAM surname

Andhra Pradesh

15

Category-wise distribution of people with NYAYAM surname

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People with the surname NYAYAM 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.

Voters List category for NYAYAM surname

86 (91%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for NYAYAM surname

9 (9%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The NYAYAM surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali communities.

The NYAYAM surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

NYAYAM families belong to the BHAARGAVA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the NYAYAM surname with 80 records (84.2%).

The NYAYAM surname is written in TELUGU script.

NYAYAM is ranked #13295 in India with approximately 109 people bearing this surname.

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