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UJJALA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,389th

Most common surname in India

15

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Ujjal is a surname of Indian origin. It is a derivative of the Sanskrit word Ujjvala which means 'bright' or 'shining'. It is believed to have originated from the region of Uttar Pradesh in India. The Ujjal surname is found among different communities in India, such as the Bengalis, the Marathas, the Punjabis, the Gujjars, and the Rajputs. It is also found among the Indian diaspora in other countries. The Ujjal surname is believed to have originated from the Rajputs, who were warriors and rulers in ancient India. The Ujjal surname is found among the Rajputs of the Kayasthas, Khatris, and Jats clans. The Ujjal surname is found in different variations, such as Ujjala, Ujjwal, Ujala, Ujwal, Ujjawal, and Ujjwala. The Ujjal surname is associated with a number of cultural customs and traditions. In some communities, it is customary for the eldest son to take the Ujjal surname after the father. In other communities, the Ujjal surname is passed down from father to son.

State-wise distribution of people with UJJALA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for UJJALA surname

Maharashtra

11

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for UJJALA surname

Madhya Pradesh

5

Bihar state distribution for UJJALA surname

Bihar

4

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for UJJALA surname

Andhra Pradesh

2

Tamil Nadu state distribution for UJJALA surname

Tamil Nadu

2

Delhi state distribution for UJJALA surname

Delhi

1

Jharkhand state distribution for UJJALA surname

Jharkhand

1

Karnataka state distribution for UJJALA surname

Karnataka

1

Category-wise distribution of people with UJJALA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname UJJALA 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 UJJALA surname

23 (85%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for UJJALA surname

4 (15%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The UJJALA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali communities.

The UJJALA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

UJJALA families belong to the PAVANA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the UJJALA surname with 11 records (40.7%).

The UJJALA surname is written in TELUGU script.

UJJALA is ranked #13389 in India with approximately 15 people bearing this surname.

The UJJALA surname is found across 8 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (40.7%), Madhya Pradesh (18.5%), Bihar (14.8%).

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