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RANGAJI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,263rd

Most common surname in India

141

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

RANGANJI is a common Indian surname, primarily found in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ranjan', which means 'pleasing'. The surname is also found in some other parts of India, including Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The origin of the surname is not clear, but it is believed to be associated with the Rajputs, a warrior caste of the Indian subcontinent. The Rajputs used the title Ranganji to denote a person of high social standing. The Ranganji surname is associated with a number of prominent families in India, including the former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The culture and customs associated with the Ranganji surname vary from region to region. In some areas, the surname is associated with the practice of ancestor worship. In other regions, it may be associated with certain traditions and customs related to marriage and other social events. Variations of the Ranganji surname include Rangani, Ranganiya, and Rangnani.

State-wise distribution of people with RANGAJI surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for RANGAJI surname

Maharashtra

48

Gujarat state distribution for RANGAJI surname

Gujarat

38

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for RANGAJI surname

Madhya Pradesh

15

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for RANGAJI surname

Andhra Pradesh

7

Tamil Nadu state distribution for RANGAJI surname

Tamil Nadu

2

Category-wise distribution of people with RANGAJI surname

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People with the surname RANGAJI 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 RANGAJI surname

67 (61%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for RANGAJI surname

39 (35%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for RANGAJI surname

4 (4%)

Voters List

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