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BHUMAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,274th

Most common surname in India

130

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Bhumars are a sub-caste of the Marwari people, a community of Rajasthan in India. They are traditionally engaged in agriculture and are known for their hard work and honesty. The origin of the Bhumars is unclear, but they are believed to have descended from the Rajputs, who were the ruling class of the region before the Mughal Empire. The Bhumars are also said to have been influenced by the Islamic culture and customs, which were introduced during the Mughal period. The culture of the Bhumars is characterized by a strong sense of community and a deep devotion to their traditions and customs. They are known for their hospitality and generosity, and for their respect for elders. The Bhumars have several variations in their surnames, such as Bhumra, Bhumrah, Bhumraj, Bhumrai, and Bhumral. These variations are usually based on the region or village they come from. The Bhumars are a close-knit community and they have a strong sense of identity. They celebrate several festivals throughout the year and take part in traditional ceremonies such as weddings and funerals. They also maintain close bonds with their extended family and neighbors.

State-wise distribution of people with BHUMAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for BHUMAR surname

Maharashtra

40

Jharkhand state distribution for BHUMAR surname

Jharkhand

33

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for BHUMAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

28

Tamil Nadu state distribution for BHUMAR surname

Tamil Nadu

18

Bihar state distribution for BHUMAR surname

Bihar

2

Delhi state distribution for BHUMAR surname

Delhi

2

Gujarat state distribution for BHUMAR surname

Gujarat

1

Category-wise distribution of people with BHUMAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname BHUMAR 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 BHUMAR surname

61 (49%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BHUMAR surname

36 (29%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for BHUMAR surname

27 (22%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

BHUMAR families worship GANPATI as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The BHUMAR surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha, Shimpi, Karnataka Shimpi, Shimpi Kul, Maharashtra Shimpi, Shimpi Kuliyar communities.

The BHUMAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

BHUMAR families belong to the BHARADWAJ gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the BHUMAR surname with 40 records (32.3%).

The BHUMAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

BHUMAR is ranked #13274 in India with approximately 130 people bearing this surname.

The BHUMAR surname is found across 7 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (32.3%), Jharkhand (26.6%), Madhya Pradesh (22.6%).

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