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DADWANI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,903rd

Most common surname in India

501

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

DADWANI is a surname of Indian origin, typically associated with the Parsi Zoroastrian community of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dadwah', which means 'a person of wisdom'. The Dadwani surname is believed to have originated in the Gujarat region of India, where the Parsi Zoroastrian community is concentrated. It is most commonly found in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. The culture and customs of the Dadwani community are closely linked to those of the Parsi Zoroastrian community. Many of the customs and traditions are rooted in the Zoroastrian religion, such as the practice of endogamy and the reverence for fire. Variations of the Dadwani surname include Dadawala, Dadawale, Dadawalla, Dadawani, and Dadawaney.

State-wise distribution of people with DADWANI surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for DADWANI surname

Maharashtra

25

Delhi state distribution for DADWANI surname

Delhi

9

Tamil Nadu state distribution for DADWANI surname

Tamil Nadu

7

Gujarat state distribution for DADWANI surname

Gujarat

6

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for DADWANI surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with DADWANI surname

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People with the surname DADWANI 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.

Voters List category for DADWANI surname

28 (57%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for DADWANI surname

20 (41%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for DADWANI surname

1 (2%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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