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PUNVASI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,319th

Most common surname in India

85

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Punvasi is derived from the Sanskrit word 'punyavasaya,' which means 'to be established in the right way.'
The Punvasi surname is believed to have originated in India, where it is still used today. It is believed to have been used by members of the Brahmin caste, which is the highest of the four castes in the Hindu religion.

Description:

The Punvasi surname is associated with a traditional Indian culture and customs. Those who bear the name are expected to adhere to certain values and beliefs.
Punvasi families often observe traditional Hindu customs, such as the practice of arranged marriage.
Punvasi is sometimes spelled as Punvashi or Punwashi.

State-wise distribution of people with PUNVASI surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for PUNVASI surname

Maharashtra

15

Telangana state distribution for PUNVASI surname

Telangana

3

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for PUNVASI surname

Uttar Pradesh

3

Category-wise distribution of people with PUNVASI surname

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People with the surname PUNVASI 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.

Food Distribution Records category for PUNVASI surname

15 (71%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PUNVASI surname

6 (29%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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