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RAICHANDANI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,887th

Most common surname in India

517

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

RAICHANDANI is a surname of Indian origin, common among the Jain community of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word “rai” meaning “king” and “chand” meaning “moon”, thus the literal meaning of the name is “king of the moon”. The origin of the surname is not known for certain, but it is believed to have originated in the region of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is most common among the Jain community, although it is also found among other communities in the region. The culture and customs associated with the surname vary greatly depending on the community to which the individuals belong. However, some common customs include wearing the traditional Jain clothing, observing the Jain rituals, and following the Jain dietary restrictions. Variations of the surname include Raichand, Raichanda, Raichandani, Raichandha, Raichandhana, and Raichandhini.

State-wise distribution of people with RAICHANDANI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for RAICHANDANI surname

Tamil Nadu

24

Maharashtra state distribution for RAICHANDANI surname

Maharashtra

15

Delhi state distribution for RAICHANDANI surname

Delhi

10

Gujarat state distribution for RAICHANDANI surname

Gujarat

3

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for RAICHANDANI surname

Madhya Pradesh

3

Category-wise distribution of people with RAICHANDANI surname

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People with the surname RAICHANDANI 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 RAICHANDANI surname

40 (73%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for RAICHANDANI surname

15 (27%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The RAICHANDANI surname is found across multiple communities including Oswal communities.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the RAICHANDANI surname with 24 records (43.6%).

RAICHANDANI is ranked #12887 in India with approximately 517 people bearing this surname.

The RAICHANDANI surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (43.6%), Maharashtra (27.3%), Delhi (18.2%).

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