Description:
Bhavnagar is a surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the name of the city of Bhavnagar, located in the state of Gujarat. The city is believed to have been founded by a Rajput ruler, Bhavsinhji Gohil, in 1723. The surname is most common among the Gohil Rajputs, a sub-clan of the Sisodia Rajputs. It is also found among the Kshatriyas, a warrior class of the Hindu caste system. The surname is also found among the Jains, who are believed to have migrated from Rajasthan to Gujarat in the 16th century. Variations of the surname include Bhavnagari, Bhavnagare, Bhavnagarwala, Bhavnagri, Bhavnagariya, Bhavnagrwal, and Bhavangar.
