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BASATWAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,207th

Most common surname in India

197

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname Basatwar is of Indian origin and is found mainly in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is derived from the word ‘basat’, which means ‘lord’ or ‘ruler’. The surname is believed to have been used by the Kshatriya (warrior) caste of the region. The Basatwar surname is most commonly found among the Hindu communities of Uttar Pradesh, although it is also found among other religions, including Muslims and Christians. The history of the Basatwar surname can be traced back to the 11th century, when the Kshatriya caste was established in the region. The Basatwar surname is believed to have been adopted by the Kshatriyas of Uttar Pradesh, as a way to distinguish themselves from other Kshatriyas. The culture and customs associated with the Basatwar surname are largely similar to those of other Hindu communities in Uttar Pradesh. The surname is usually passed down from father to son, and is often used to identify members of the same family. Variations of the Basatwar surname include Basat, Basati, Basatia, Basatwala, and Basatwara.

State-wise distribution of people with BASATWAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for BASATWAR surname

Maharashtra

79

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for BASATWAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

6

Tamil Nadu state distribution for BASATWAR surname

Tamil Nadu

2

Category-wise distribution of people with BASATWAR surname

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People with the surname BASATWAR 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 BASATWAR surname

51 (59%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BASATWAR surname

32 (37%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for BASATWAR surname

4 (5%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The BASATWAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the BASATWAR surname with 79 records (90.8%).

The BASATWAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

BASATWAR is ranked #13207 in India with approximately 197 people bearing this surname.

The BASATWAR surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (90.8%), Madhya Pradesh (6.9%), Tamil Nadu (2.3%).

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