Origin and History of BARTHWAL

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are barthwal: bharadwaj, dhabanala, kashyap, maharaju and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Barthwal is mainly found among the Garhwali Brahmin community in Uttarakhand, India. The religion associated with BARTHWAL surname is hinduism.
It is a common surname among the Sakaldiweepiya Brahmins, also called Bhojak Brahmins, in the Garhwal region. Historically, these Brahmins were involved in astrology, temple work, and traditional education. The name probably started as a locational surname, possibly coming from a place name or a term describing their ancestral villages. Although mainly Garhwali Brahmin, some people with this surname might also be found in related communities because of migration and social changes over time. However, the main connection of this surname remains with the Garhwali Brahmins.

Here are few notable Indian personalities with the surname and their professions: 1. Harish Barthwal: Politician , 2. S. P. Barthwal: Academician , 3. Lalit Barthwal: Singer , 4. Dinesh Barthwal: Journalist , These individuals represent fields from politics to academia and the arts. While other Barthwals may exist in various professions, these are some of the more recognizable names.

The surname Barthwal has several variations, including Barthwal, Barthval, Barthvall, Barthwalia, Barthwallya, Barthvalia, Barthvallya, Bharthwal, Bharthval, Bharthvall, Bharthwalia, Bharthwallya, Bharthvalia, and Bharthvallya.