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PANJU Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,140th

Most common surname in India

264

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

PANJU is an ancient Indian surname, originating from the ancient Panjabi tribe. It is believed that the Panjabis were the first people to inhabit the Punjab region, now shared by India and Pakistan. The Panjus have a rich culture and history, with the name being derived from the ancient Sanskrit word panch, which means five. This is thought to refer to the five rivers of the Punjab region. The Panjus have a strong sense of community and are known for their hospitality. They are also known for their strong work ethic and loyalty to their families. Variations of the surname include Panjabi, Panju, Pannu, Pannuar, and Panjwani.

State-wise distribution of people with PANJU surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for PANJU surname

Maharashtra

28

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for PANJU surname

Andhra Pradesh

25

Tamil Nadu state distribution for PANJU surname

Tamil Nadu

17

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for PANJU surname

Madhya Pradesh

13

Rajasthan state distribution for PANJU surname

Rajasthan

12

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for PANJU surname

Uttar Pradesh

3

Karnataka state distribution for PANJU surname

Karnataka

2

Gujarat state distribution for PANJU surname

Gujarat

1

Uttarakhand state distribution for PANJU surname

Uttarakhand

1

Category-wise distribution of people with PANJU surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname PANJU 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 PANJU surname

57 (54%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PANJU surname

34 (32%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for PANJU surname

14 (13%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The PANJU surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

PANJU families belong to the PATSAAS KAUSHIK gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the PANJU surname with 28 records (27.5%).

The PANJU surname is written in KASHMIRI script.

PANJU is ranked #13140 in India with approximately 264 people bearing this surname.

The PANJU surname is found across 9 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (27.5%), Andhra Pradesh (24.5%), Tamil Nadu (16.7%).

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