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PALAYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,275th

Most common surname in India

129

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Palaya surname is believed to have originated in India.
The Palaya surname has been found in records dating back to the 16th century in India. It is believed to have been used by members of the Palaya community, a Hindu caste of traders.

Description:

The Palaya community is known for its strong sense of unity and loyalty to their culture and traditions. They are also known for their hard work and commitment to their business.
The Palaya community has its own set of customs and traditions, which includes rituals and ceremonies. They also have a strong sense of community and family values.
The Palaya surname has many variations, including Palayi, Palayam, Pallayam, Palayamu and Palayamma.

State-wise distribution of people with PALAYA surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for PALAYA surname

Madhya Pradesh

51

Punjab state distribution for PALAYA surname

Punjab

16

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for PALAYA surname

Andhra Pradesh

6

Maharashtra state distribution for PALAYA surname

Maharashtra

3

Tamil Nadu state distribution for PALAYA surname

Tamil Nadu

3

Rajasthan state distribution for PALAYA surname

Rajasthan

2

Category-wise distribution of people with PALAYA surname

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People with the surname PALAYA 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 PALAYA surname

53 (62%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PALAYA surname

27 (32%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for PALAYA surname

5 (6%)

Voters List

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