Karolia

Karolia is a British surname with roots in the Indian subcontinent, particularly amongst the Gujarati community. The surname Karolia is believed to originate from the town of Karoli, Radhanpur in Gujarat, India.

This surname is commonly found among individuals of Indian descent who have settled in the United Kingdom. The migration of Indian communities to Britain during the colonial era and onwards has led to the dissemination of surnames such as Karolia in the British society.

The exact meaning of the surname Karolia is not definitively known, but it is thought to be derived from the toponymic elements "Karoli" meaning 'from Karoli' or 'associated with Karoli'. Many individuals with the surname Karolia have made significant contributions to various fields in British society, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural heritage brought by immigrants to the UK.

There are approximately 442 people named Karolia in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Karolia.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Ahmed
  • Ebrahim
  • Hasan
  • Hassan
  • Imran
  • Ismail
  • Mohamed
  • Mohammed
  • Moosa
  • Rashid
  • Riaz
  • Tayyab

Female

  • Aisha
  • Amina
  • Aysha
  • Fatema
  • Fatima
  • Hawa
  • Khadija
  • Mariam
  • Mariyam
  • Yasmin

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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