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Most common surname in India
People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database
This surname is a fascinating one! Here are three variations that might spark your interest: This surname, but with a different spelling. A simple change in the letters can create a whole new feel. This surname, but with a prefix. Adding a word like "de" or "van" can give it a touch of history. This surname, but with a suffix. Adding a word like "son" or "ley" can create a unique and memorable twist.
from iMeUsWe Database
Rajasthan
1,533
Maharashtra
1,297
Andhra Pradesh
741
Tamil Nadu
396
Bihar
333
Karnataka
197
Gujarat
111
Uttar Pradesh
107
Madhya Pradesh
72
Delhi
30
from iMeUsWe Database
People with the surname RAYA 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.
2,357 (50%)
Voters List
2,099 (44%)
Food Distribution Records
300 (6%)
Farmer Beneficiary Records
The RAYA surname is found across multiple communities including Kurumba communities.
The RAYA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.
RAYA families belong to multiple gotras including VEERANKI, CHANDRULLA, VALLUTLA, TATIPALLA, MUPPALLA, MUNAGANULLA, MADHANOLLA.
Rajasthan has the highest concentration of the RAYA surname with 1,533 records (31.8%).
The RAYA surname is written in KANNADA, TULU scripts.
RAYA is ranked #8176 in India with approximately 5,447 people bearing this surname.
The RAYA surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Rajasthan (31.8%), Maharashtra (26.9%), Andhra Pradesh (15.4%).