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BANASKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,317th

Most common surname in India

87

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Banaskar surname is of Indian origin, and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Banaskara', meaning 'bringer of good luck'. The Banaskar surname is found mainly in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The Banaskar surname is associated with the Brahmin caste, and is believed to have originated in the region of Karnataka. The Banaskar community is known for its strong sense of community and culture, and its members are known for their dedication to traditional values and customs. The Banaskar surname has several variations, including Banaskar, Banaskara, Banaskari, Banaskare, and Banaskarna. The Banaskar surname is also found in other parts of India, such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The Banaskar surname is associated with several prominent figures in Indian history and culture. Notable individuals with the Banaskar surname include the poet and philosopher Adi Shankaracharya, the poet and musician Purandara Dasa, and the freedom fighter and statesman Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The Banaskar surname is also associated with several prominent figures in the Indian film industry, such as the actor and director Ramesh Sippy, and the actor and producer Anil Kapoor.

State-wise distribution of people with BANASKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for BANASKAR surname

Maharashtra

20

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for BANASKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

8

Category-wise distribution of people with BANASKAR surname

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People with the surname BANASKAR appear across 3 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 BANASKAR surname

19 (68%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BANASKAR surname

6 (21%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for BANASKAR surname

3 (11%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The BANASKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Bhavsar Kshtriya, Bhavsar Kshatriya, Kshatriya Bhavsar, Kshatriya communities.

The BANASKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

BANASKAR families belong to the KUNDINA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the BANASKAR surname with 20 records (71.4%).

The BANASKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

BANASKAR is ranked #13317 in India with approximately 87 people bearing this surname.

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