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Pipalia
Pipalia is an Indian family name used by Vanika (businessmen) in West Indian state of Gujarat.
Pipalia or Pipaliya surname is adopted by the trade communities (The Banias/ Vanias) of Gujarat and sometimes by the leuva patel community in Saurashtra. Banias include the Vaishnavas and the Jains. These surname holders mainly from Gujarat have spread across many different parts all over the world. These people historically conducted business meetings and discussions below Pipal/Peepul trees, therefore the name Pipalia meaning traders "of Pipal/Peepul" tree. They normally followed Jainism.