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PURNAJI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,151st

Most common surname in India

253

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Purnajis are an Indian caste from the state of Gujarat.
The Purnajis are believed to be descendants of the Rajputs, a warrior caste from northern India. They are also believed to have descended from the ancient Kshatriyas, a warrior caste of the Vedic period.

Description:

Purnajis have a strong cultural identity and are known for their loyalty and strong work ethic. They are primarily Hindu and practice traditional Hindu customs and rituals. They also have a unique style of dress, which includes brightly coloured turbans and long flowing robes.
Purnajis practice a variety of customs and traditions. They celebrate festivals such as Diwali, Holi and Navratri, and observe the Hindu caste system. They also practice arranged marriages and observe traditional gender roles.
There are several variations of the Purnaji surname. These include Purnaj, Purna, Purnay, Purnaya and Purnayi.

State-wise distribution of people with PURNAJI surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for PURNAJI surname

Madhya Pradesh

178

Maharashtra state distribution for PURNAJI surname

Maharashtra

49

Bihar state distribution for PURNAJI surname

Bihar

13

Category-wise distribution of people with PURNAJI surname

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People with the surname PURNAJI 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 PURNAJI surname

235 (98%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PURNAJI surname

5 (2%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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