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UMAL Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,316th

Most common surname in India

88

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Umal surname is believed to have originated in India. It is a common name among the Hindu and Sikh communities of the country. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Uma', which means 'beauty'. The Umal family is believed to have been one of the earliest settlers in India. They were a nomadic tribe of people who traveled across the country in search of better opportunities. Over time, the family settled in various parts of the country, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana. The Umal name has been associated with some prominent figures in Indian history. In the 16th century, a member of the family, Rai Bahadur Umal Das, was appointed as the Diwan of the princely state of Jodhpur. In the 19th century, Raja Umal Singh of Jodhpur was a renowned scholar and philanthropist. The Umal surname is most commonly found among the Hindu and Sikh communities, though it is also found among other religious groups. Variations of the name include Umar, Umaral, Umarali, Umalia, and Umalani.

State-wise distribution of people with UMAL surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for UMAL surname

Madhya Pradesh

36

Maharashtra state distribution for UMAL surname

Maharashtra

14

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for UMAL surname

Andhra Pradesh

1

Bihar state distribution for UMAL surname

Bihar

1

Odisha state distribution for UMAL surname

Odisha

1

Category-wise distribution of people with UMAL surname

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People with the surname UMAL 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 UMAL surname

50 (94%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for UMAL surname

3 (6%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The UMAL surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha communities.

The UMAL surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

UMAL families belong to the VASHISHTHA gotra.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the UMAL surname with 36 records (67.9%).

The UMAL surname is written in MARATHI script.

UMAL is ranked #13316 in India with approximately 88 people bearing this surname.

The UMAL surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (67.9%), Maharashtra (26.4%), Andhra Pradesh (1.9%).

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