Meo (ethnic group)

Meo
Total population
1.8 - 2.8 million (2024-2025)

India

Pakistan 1.1 million (2023 census)

Punjab: Sindh:
Regions with significant populations
Haryana, Rajasthan
Languages
Mewati, Haryanvi, Kauravi, Rajasthani, Urdu
Religion
Islam

Meo (pronounced: mev or may-o) (also spelled Mayo or occasionally, Mewati) are a Muslim ethnic group originating from the Mewat region of north-western India.