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SURI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

3,283rd

Most common surname in India

17,948

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Suri is a surname with a rich history, reflecting migrations and settlements across various regions. This surname has roots in ancient Persia, where it was associated with the Zoroastrian religion and the concept of "sun" or "light." Over time, Suri families migrated eastward, reaching India and establishing themselves in various parts of the subcontinent. This surnames spread within India can be attributed to both voluntary and forced migrations, including trade routes, religious persecution, and political upheavals. The Suri surname also found its way to other parts of the world, including the Middle East, Central Asia, and even Europe, through various historical events and diaspora movements.

Description:

Suri is a surname that can be found in various communities and sub-castes across India. This surname is particularly common among the Hindu communities, including the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas. It is also found among some Sikh and Jain communities. The specific sub-caste associated with this surname can vary depending on the region and family history.

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State-wise distribution of people with SURI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for SURI surname

Andhra Pradesh

3,912

Delhi state distribution for SURI surname

Delhi

3,694

Tamil Nadu state distribution for SURI surname

Tamil Nadu

687

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for SURI surname

Uttar Pradesh

167

Bihar state distribution for SURI surname

Bihar

68

Maharashtra state distribution for SURI surname

Maharashtra

59

Jharkhand state distribution for SURI surname

Jharkhand

53

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for SURI surname

Madhya Pradesh

39

Assam state distribution for SURI surname

Assam

38

Gujarat state distribution for SURI surname

Gujarat

37

Category-wise distribution of people with SURI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname SURI appear across 5 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.

Voters List category for SURI surname

5,324 (60%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for SURI surname

2,467 (28%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for SURI surname

1,102 (12%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for SURI surname

1 (0.0%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for SURI surname

1 (0.0%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Frequently Asked Questions

The SURI surname is found across multiple communities including Khatri, Punjabi Khatri, Arora, Kamma, Maithil Brahmin, Dhobi, Dogra, Rajput, Saini Community, Khandelwal communities.

Yes! The SURI surname is shared across Sikh, Hindu, Islam religions.

SURI families belong to the PAMIDIPAALLA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the SURI surname with 3,912 records (44.7%).

The SURI surname is written in HINDI, PUNJABI, PUNJABI, HINDI, KASHMIRI scripts.

SURI is ranked #3283 in India with approximately 17,948 people bearing this surname.

The SURI surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (44.7%), Delhi (42.2%), Tamil Nadu (7.8%).

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