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RIYAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,260th

Most common surname in India

144

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

RIYAR is a Hindu surname found primarily in the state of Gujarat, India. The surname is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ri' meaning 'sun' and 'Yar' meaning 'lord'. It is believed that the original bearers of the surname were sun worshippers, who adopted the name to signify their devotion to the sun god. The history of the RIYAR surname dates back to the 12th century and is associated with the Rajputs, a warrior caste of Hindu India. The Rajputs were a powerful and influential group and the RIYAR surname became a symbol of their status. The culture of the RIYAR surname is largely based on Hinduism, with many of its members still following the traditional customs and practices of the faith. The RIYAR surname is also associated with a strong sense of community and family, with many members living in the same village and often marrying within the same extended family. Variations of the RIYAR surname include Riar, Reiar, Riyar, Riyer, and Reyer. These variations are found mainly in the Indian states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.

State-wise distribution of people with RIYAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for RIYAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

33

Rajasthan state distribution for RIYAR surname

Rajasthan

14

Tamil Nadu state distribution for RIYAR surname

Tamil Nadu

4

Delhi state distribution for RIYAR surname

Delhi

3

Bihar state distribution for RIYAR surname

Bihar

2

Maharashtra state distribution for RIYAR surname

Maharashtra

1

Telangana state distribution for RIYAR surname

Telangana

1

Category-wise distribution of people with RIYAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname RIYAR 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 RIYAR surname

33 (57%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for RIYAR surname

17 (29%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for RIYAR surname

8 (14%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The RIYAR surname is found across multiple communities including Jat communities.

The RIYAR surname is primarily associated with the Sikh religion.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the RIYAR surname with 33 records (56.9%).

RIYAR is ranked #13260 in India with approximately 144 people bearing this surname.

The RIYAR surname is found across 7 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (56.9%), Rajasthan (24.1%), Tamil Nadu (6.9%).

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