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BAVIKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,343rd

Most common surname in India

61

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname BAVIKAR is of Indian origin, and is derived from the Sanskrit word for “wise man”, “babhikara”. It is commonly found in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat, and is also found in the diaspora. The history of the BAVIKAR surname is closely linked to the Maratha Empire, which was established in the 17th century. The Marathas were known for their military prowess and the BAVIKARs were a prominent military clan, who served in the Maratha court and held important positions. The BAVIKAR culture is closely linked to the Maratha culture. The BAVIKARs are known for their loyalty, courage and sense of justice. They also have a strong sense of family and community, and are known for their hospitality. Variations of the BAVIKAR surname include BAVIKAR, BAVIKARIA, BAVIKARWALA, BAVIKARWALE, BAVIKARWANI, BAVIKARWADI, BAVIKARWADIYA, BAVIKARWALEKAR and BAVIKARWADKAR. The BAVIKAR surname is an important part of the Maratha culture and is still found in many parts of India. It is a reminder of the Maratha Empire’s legacy and is an important part of the Indian identity.

State-wise distribution of people with BAVIKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for BAVIKAR surname

Maharashtra

22

Gujarat state distribution for BAVIKAR surname

Gujarat

4

Bihar state distribution for BAVIKAR surname

Bihar

1

Jharkhand state distribution for BAVIKAR surname

Jharkhand

1

Karnataka state distribution for BAVIKAR surname

Karnataka

1

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for BAVIKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with BAVIKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname BAVIKAR 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 BAVIKAR surname

17 (57%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BAVIKAR surname

8 (27%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for BAVIKAR surname

5 (17%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

BAVIKAR families worship NARSIMHA OF NIRA NARSINGPUR and SHREE VENKATESWARA SWAMY and BALAJI OF TIRUPATI as their Kuldevta (family deities).

The BAVIKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Deshastha, Brahmin, Deshastha Brahmin communities.

The BAVIKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

BAVIKAR families belong to the BHARADWAJ gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the BAVIKAR surname with 22 records (73.3%).

The BAVIKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

BAVIKAR is ranked #13343 in India with approximately 61 people bearing this surname.

The BAVIKAR surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (73.3%), Gujarat (13.3%), Bihar (3.3%).

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