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CHALWA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,246th

Most common surname in India

158

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The origin of the Chalwa surname is uncertain, though it is likely to be of Indian origin. The name may have originated from the Sanskrit word “chal,” which means “to move forward.” The Chalwa surname is most commonly found in India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. It is also found in other parts of South Asia, including Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The history of the Chalwa surname is largely unknown. However, it is believed to have originated in the region of Rajasthan in the 13th century. It is possible that the surname was adopted by a Rajput family at that time. The culture and customs associated with the Chalwa surname are largely unknown. However, it is likely that the name was associated with the Rajput community in India. Variations of the Chalwa surname include Chalwani, Chalwara, and Chalwadia. These variations are most commonly found in India and Pakistan.

State-wise distribution of people with CHALWA surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for CHALWA surname

Maharashtra

43

Karnataka state distribution for CHALWA surname

Karnataka

6

Delhi state distribution for CHALWA surname

Delhi

3

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHALWA surname

Tamil Nadu

2

Category-wise distribution of people with CHALWA surname

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People with the surname CHALWA 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 CHALWA surname

30 (56%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHALWA surname

18 (33%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for CHALWA surname

6 (11%)

Voters List

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