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DHAVKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,391st

Most common surname in India

13

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Dhavkar surname is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word ‘dhav’, which means ‘wanderer’ or ‘traveler’.
The Dhavkar surname is believed to have been in use since ancient times. It is believed to have been used by people who were nomadic and traveled from place to place. In the past, the Dhavkar surname was used as a way to identify a person’s caste or social standing. Culture and

Description:

The Dhavkar surname is associated with the Marathi culture and customs. They are believed to be followers of Hinduism and practice the traditional customs and rituals associated with the religion.
The Dhavkar surname has several variations, including Dhavkare, Dhavkarwadi, Dhavkari, and Dhavkarkar.

State-wise distribution of people with DHAVKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for DHAVKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

8

Maharashtra state distribution for DHAVKAR surname

Maharashtra

2

Delhi state distribution for DHAVKAR surname

Delhi

1

Category-wise distribution of people with DHAVKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname DHAVKAR 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 DHAVKAR surname

5 (45%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for DHAVKAR surname

3 (27%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for DHAVKAR surname

3 (27%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The DHAVKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha communities.

The DHAVKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

DHAVKAR families belong to the KAUSHIK gotra.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the DHAVKAR surname with 8 records (72.7%).

The DHAVKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

DHAVKAR is ranked #13391 in India with approximately 13 people bearing this surname.

The DHAVKAR surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (72.7%), Maharashtra (18.2%), Delhi (9.1%).

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