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DHANWAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

5,651st

Most common surname in India

9,572

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Dhanwar. This surname likely originated in the Indian subcontinent, possibly in the northern or central regions. However, its plausible that Dhanwar individuals may have migrated due to economic opportunities, political upheavals, or even natural disasters, leading to the surnames spread across different areas. The surnames evolution could have been influenced by regional dialects, linguistic changes, or even the adoption of new patronymics (names based on ancestry).

Description:

Dhanwar is a surname primarily associated with the Rajput community in India. This surname is also found among other communities, but its prevalence among Rajputs makes it a strong indicator of their lineage.

This surname is a fascinating one! Its likely of Indian origin, possibly meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous." Here are three variations you might find: Dhanwaria Dhanwari Dhanawari.

State-wise distribution of people with DHANWAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Jharkhand state distribution for DHANWAR surname

Jharkhand

2,070

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for DHANWAR surname

Uttar Pradesh

295

Assam state distribution for DHANWAR surname

Assam

80

Telangana state distribution for DHANWAR surname

Telangana

33

Maharashtra state distribution for DHANWAR surname

Maharashtra

24

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for DHANWAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

23

Delhi state distribution for DHANWAR surname

Delhi

21

Kerala state distribution for DHANWAR surname

Kerala

18

Bihar state distribution for DHANWAR surname

Bihar

12

Andaman and Nicobar Islands state distribution for DHANWAR surname

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

5

Category-wise distribution of people with DHANWAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname DHANWAR 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 DHANWAR surname

2,098 (68%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for DHANWAR surname

942 (31%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for DHANWAR surname

31 (1%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The DHANWAR surname is found across multiple communities including Lodha, Mahali, Santhal, Asur communities.

The DHANWAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Jharkhand has the highest concentration of the DHANWAR surname with 2,070 records (80.2%).

The DHANWAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

DHANWAR is ranked #5651 in India with approximately 9,572 people bearing this surname.

The DHANWAR surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Jharkhand (80.2%), Uttar Pradesh (11.4%), Assam (3.1%).

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