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DHAKALE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,205th

Most common surname in India

199

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Dhakale is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Dhakal’, which means ‘shield’. It is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
The Dhakale surname is believed to have originated in the early 12th century. It is believed to have been adopted by a group of warriors who fought in the battle of Kurukshetra, during the Mahabharata war.

Description:

The Dhakale surname is associated with the Maratha community of Maharashtra. People bearing this surname are known to be brave, courageous and hardworking.
People with the Dhakale surname are known to follow traditional customs and values. They are known to be respectful and honour their elders.
The Dhakale surname has several variations, including Dhakal, Dhakalay, Dhakalayya and Dhakalayyar.

State-wise distribution of people with DHAKALE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for DHAKALE surname

Maharashtra

48

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for DHAKALE surname

Madhya Pradesh

8

Bihar state distribution for DHAKALE surname

Bihar

6

Gujarat state distribution for DHAKALE surname

Gujarat

2

Category-wise distribution of people with DHAKALE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname DHAKALE 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 DHAKALE surname

50 (78%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for DHAKALE surname

9 (14%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for DHAKALE surname

5 (8%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The DHAKALE surname is found across multiple communities including Bhavsar Kshtriya, Kshatriya Bhavsar, Bhavsar, Kshatriya communities.

The DHAKALE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

DHAKALE families belong to the GOMAYATA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the DHAKALE surname with 48 records (75.0%).

DHAKALE is ranked #13205 in India with approximately 199 people bearing this surname.

The DHAKALE surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (75.0%), Madhya Pradesh (12.5%), Bihar (9.4%).

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