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AMBEDKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

7,629th

Most common surname in India

6,164

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Ambedkar. B.R. Ambedkar. His influence led to the adoption of this surname by many individuals seeking to identify with his ideology and fight against social discrimination. This surname, therefore, represents a shared identity forged through a collective struggle for social change rather than a geographical migration.

This Surname has Kashyap Gotra.

Description:

Ambedkar is a surname primarily associated with the Mahar community, a historically Dalit group in India. This surname is also found among other communities who have adopted it, but its strongest connection remains with the Mahar community.

This surname is most commonly associated with the Marathi language, spoken primarily in the state of Maharashtra, India. However, due to migration and cultural exchange, people with this surname may also speak other languages like Hindi, English, and even some regional dialects.

This surname, Ambedkar, is a powerful one, steeped in history and meaning. Three variations you might find are: Ambedkar: This is the most common form, reflecting the original lineage. Ambedkar: This variation is often used by those who wish to emphasize their connection to the great Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Ambedkar: This variation is sometimes used by those who want to express a more modern or personal take on the surname.

State-wise distribution of people with AMBEDKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for AMBEDKAR surname

Maharashtra

639

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for AMBEDKAR surname

Andhra Pradesh

500

Tamil Nadu state distribution for AMBEDKAR surname

Tamil Nadu

227

Bihar state distribution for AMBEDKAR surname

Bihar

182

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for AMBEDKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

88

Gujarat state distribution for AMBEDKAR surname

Gujarat

40

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for AMBEDKAR surname

Uttar Pradesh

29

Telangana state distribution for AMBEDKAR surname

Telangana

17

Delhi state distribution for AMBEDKAR surname

Delhi

15

Jharkhand state distribution for AMBEDKAR surname

Jharkhand

7

Category-wise distribution of people with AMBEDKAR surname

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People with the surname AMBEDKAR appear across 4 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.

Food Distribution Records category for AMBEDKAR surname

1,272 (72%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for AMBEDKAR surname

324 (18%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for AMBEDKAR surname

163 (9%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for AMBEDKAR surname

1 (0.1%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Frequently Asked Questions

The AMBEDKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Devrukhe, Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu, Goud Saraswat Brahmin, Gawda, Brahmin, Devrukh, Kayastha Prabhu, Kayastha communities.

The AMBEDKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

AMBEDKAR families belong to multiple gotras including KASHYAP, KRUPA.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the AMBEDKAR surname with 639 records (36.6%).

The AMBEDKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

AMBEDKAR is ranked #7629 in India with approximately 6,164 people bearing this surname.

The AMBEDKAR surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (36.6%), Andhra Pradesh (28.7%), Tamil Nadu (13.0%).

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