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Most common surname in India
People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database
History:
Shan: This surnames story is a captivating journey of movement and settlement. Its spread wasnt caused by one single event, but by many things working together. Wars and political problems forced people to move, scattering those with this surname. People seeking better lives or jobs also moved, carrying this surname to new places and establishing communities. These movements—both forced and voluntary—explain why this surname is found in so many different places today. The exact details are complicated and vary depending on the specific migrations.
Description:
Shan: This surnames origins are far-reaching, making it tough to connect it to specific groups everywhere. In some places, it might be tied to certain ethnic groups or families, but in others, its spread out more. To find out who uses this surname, I need to know where they live.
The Shan surname has some cool twists! Shanahan is a common Irish version, possibly tied to a place or job. Shannon, a famous river name, became a surname too, bringing to mind flowing water. And theres Shanes, a less usual version, maybe a plural or a regional change. These different versions show how surnames change and spread over time and places.
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681
Jammu and Kashmir
408
Bihar
272
Delhi
142
Uttar Pradesh
140
Tamil Nadu
118
Maharashtra
107
Andhra Pradesh
68
Madhya Pradesh
60
Telangana
29
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