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Origin and History of DARSHNA

12,351st

Most common surname in India

1,053

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Tracing the migrations and settlements of the Darshna surname reveals a fascinating, though often incomplete, story. However, we can consider general patterns. Surnames often spread through voluntary migrations, like individuals seeking better economic opportunities in urban centers or new lands. Forced migrations, such as displacement due to conflict or famine, could also scatter families bearing this surname. Understanding the regions where the Darshna surname is most prevalent today, and then researching historical events in those areas, might offer clues about the journeys of the people who carried this surname.

The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, dadhich, harita, madhusudhana and raghu. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are ambabai, kali, venkateshwara and tulja bhavani.

Description:

Its structure and sound suggest it might be linked to communities in the northern or western parts of the country. The religion associated with DARSHNA surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is gujarati.
"Darshan" in Sanskrit means "sight," "vision," or "appearance," often with spiritual meanings. Families with this surname may have ancestors connected to religious groups, priestly lines, or wise and insightful people.

The surname appears in these variations: Darshan, Darshana, and Darshn.

State-wise distribution of people with DARSHNA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for DARSHNA surname

Maharashtra

526

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for DARSHNA surname

Madhya Pradesh

115

Gujarat state distribution for DARSHNA surname

Gujarat

6

Delhi state distribution for DARSHNA surname

Delhi

4

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for DARSHNA surname

Andhra Pradesh

3

Bihar state distribution for DARSHNA surname

Bihar

1

Punjab state distribution for DARSHNA surname

Punjab

1

Category-wise distribution of people with DARSHNA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname DARSHNA appear across 4 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 DARSHNA surname

643 (98%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for DARSHNA surname

6 (1%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for DARSHNA surname

6 (1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for DARSHNA surname

1 (0.2%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Frequently Asked Questions

DARSHNA families worship AMBABAI and KALI and VENKATESHWARA and TULJA BHAVANI as their Kuldevta (family deities).

The DARSHNA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

DARSHNA families belong to multiple gotras including AATREYA, DADHICH, HARITA, MADHUSUDHANA, RAGHU.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the DARSHNA surname with 526 records (80.2%).

The DARSHNA surname is written in GUJARATI script.

DARSHNA is ranked #12351 in India with approximately 1,053 people bearing this surname.

The DARSHNA surname is found across 7 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (80.2%), Madhya Pradesh (17.5%), Gujarat (0.9%).

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