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VANIA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,192nd

Most common surname in India

212

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

VANIA is a popular surname in India and the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vana', which means forest. It is believed that the original bearers of the name were people who lived in the forests. The Vania surname is found in many countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the United States. It is also found in some other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The history of the Vania surname is closely linked to the Hindu religion. The name is associated with the sage Vasishta, who is said to have been the author of the Rig Veda, one of the oldest Hindu scriptures. The culture and customs associated with the Vania surname vary from region to region. In some parts of India, it is a traditional surname and is given to the eldest son of the family. In other parts, it is adopted as a surname by those who have been adopted into the family. Variations of the Vania surname include Vani, Vana, Vaniya, Vania, and Vany.

State-wise distribution of people with VANIA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Gujarat state distribution for VANIA surname

Gujarat

15

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for VANIA surname

Andhra Pradesh

11

Maharashtra state distribution for VANIA surname

Maharashtra

6

Delhi state distribution for VANIA surname

Delhi

4

Tamil Nadu state distribution for VANIA surname

Tamil Nadu

2

Category-wise distribution of people with VANIA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname VANIA appear across 3 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 VANIA surname

29 (76%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for VANIA surname

7 (18%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for VANIA surname

2 (5%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

VANIA is classified as a PROFESSION-based surname because it is historically associated with MERCHANT,TRADER.

The VANIA surname is found across multiple communities including Gurjar, Bantva Memon, Parsi, Dhodia, Chettiar communities.

Yes! The VANIA surname is shared across Parsi, Hindu religions.

Gujarat has the highest concentration of the VANIA surname with 15 records (39.5%).

The VANIA surname is written in PARSI script.

VANIA is ranked #13192 in India with approximately 212 people bearing this surname.

The VANIA surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Gujarat (39.5%), Andhra Pradesh (28.9%), Maharashtra (15.8%).

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