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SARKANIYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,131st

Most common surname in India

273

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Sarkaniya is a surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘saras’ meaning ‘lake’. It is believed to be of Brahmin origin. In India, the surname is found in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The history of the surname dates back to ancient India. It is believed to be derived from the Brahmin caste, which is one of the oldest castes in India. The culture and customs associated with the surname are similar to those of the Brahmin caste. This includes respecting elders, performing religious rituals, and following a strict code of conduct. Variations of the surname include Sarkaniyar, Sarkaniyal, Sarkaniyat, and Sarkaniyalu.

State-wise distribution of people with SARKANIYA surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for SARKANIYA surname

Maharashtra

24

Delhi state distribution for SARKANIYA surname

Delhi

8

Category-wise distribution of people with SARKANIYA surname

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People with the surname SARKANIYA 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.

Food Distribution Records category for SARKANIYA surname

23 (72%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for SARKANIYA surname

9 (28%)

Voters List

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