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VENAJI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,354th

Most common surname in India

50

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The origin of the Venaji surname is unknown, but it is believed to have originated in India. It is possible that the surname is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word “vena” meaning “lord” or “king”. The Venaji surname is found in various parts of India and is especially common in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The history of the Venaji surname is closely linked to the history of the Maratha Empire. The Marathas were a powerful Hindu dynasty that ruled much of the Indian subcontinent during the 17th and 18th centuries. During this period, the Venaji surname became associated with the Maratha ruling class. The culture and customs associated with the Venaji surname are similar to those of other Marathi-speaking communities. Like many other Indian communities, the Venaji practice arranged marriages and observe various religious ceremonies and festivals. Variations of the Venaji surname include Venaj, Venaje, Venajee, Venajiy, and Venajy. The spelling of the surname may also vary depending on the region in which it is used.

State-wise distribution of people with VENAJI surname

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Category-wise distribution of people with VENAJI surname

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People with the surname VENAJI 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for VENAJI surname

15 (79%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for VENAJI surname

4 (21%)

Food Distribution Records

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