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RAISANI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

17,012th

Most common surname in India

15

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Raisani surname is a prominent Muslim surname found in the South Asian region. It is derived from the Arabic word 'Rais', which means 'chief' or 'leader'. It is a common surname in the Pakistani province of Balochistan, and is also found in India, Afghanistan and other parts of the Middle East. The Raisani surname is believed to have originated in the 12th century, when the Muslim ruler of Balochistan, Rais Ali, granted the title of 'Rais' to his descendants. Over the centuries, the surname has been adopted by many families in the region, and is now found in many parts of the world. The Raisani culture is closely associated with the Balochi culture, and many members of the Raisani clan follow the Balochi traditions. The Raisani people are known for their hospitality and generosity, and are considered to be strong and independent-minded. Variations of the Raisani surname include Rais, Raees, Rizvi, Raeesi, and Raisi.

State-wise distribution of people with RAISANI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Delhi state distribution for RAISANI surname

Delhi

2

Maharashtra state distribution for RAISANI surname

Maharashtra

1

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for RAISANI surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with RAISANI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname RAISANI 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 RAISANI surname

3 (75%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for RAISANI surname

1 (25%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The RAISANI surname is primarily associated with the Islam religion.

Delhi has the highest concentration of the RAISANI surname with 2 records (50.0%).

RAISANI is ranked #17012 in India with approximately 15 people bearing this surname.

The RAISANI surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Delhi (50.0%), Maharashtra (25.0%), Madhya Pradesh (25.0%).

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