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TIJORIWALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,118th

Most common surname in India

286

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Tijoriwala is a Hindu surname that is most commonly found in the Indian states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is derived from the word “tijori” which means “lock” or “safe”. This surname is believed to have originated from a family of locksmiths. The history of this surname can be traced back to the ancient times when locksmiths were considered to be an important part of the community. They were responsible for making locks and other security devices to protect people’s belongings. As time passed, the profession of locksmiths became more specialized and the surname Tijoriwala was used to distinguish them from other locksmiths. The culture and customs associated with this surname vary from region to region. In some parts of India, it is believed that the surname Tijoriwala is associated with wealth and prosperity. In others, it is associated with dedication and hard work. Variations of this surname can be found in different parts of India. Some of the common variations include Tijoriwalla, Tijoriwale, Tijoriwalia, and Tijoriwala.

State-wise distribution of people with TIJORIWALA surname

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Gujarat state distribution for TIJORIWALA surname

Gujarat

87

Maharashtra state distribution for TIJORIWALA surname

Maharashtra

3

Category-wise distribution of people with TIJORIWALA surname

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People with the surname TIJORIWALA 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.

Voters List category for TIJORIWALA surname

87 (97%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for TIJORIWALA surname

3 (3%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The TIJORIWALA surname is primarily associated with the Parsi religion.

Gujarat has the highest concentration of the TIJORIWALA surname with 87 records (96.7%).

The TIJORIWALA surname is written in PARSI script.

TIJORIWALA is ranked #13118 in India with approximately 286 people bearing this surname.

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