Question 1

Who is the Kuldevta (family deity) worshipped by DHOME families?

Accepted Answer

DHOME families worship BHAVANI and SHREE KHANDOBA and TULJA BHAVANI as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Is DHOME a caste-based or profession-based surname, and what does it represent?

Accepted Answer

DHOME is classified as a PLACE-based surname because it is historically associated with DHOME,MAHARASHTRA.

Question 3

Which communities in India carry the DHOME surname?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Do people from different religions use the DHOME surname?

Accepted Answer

The DHOME surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 5

What are the gotras found among DHOME families?

Accepted Answer

DHOME families belong to multiple gotras including BHARADWAJ, AANGIRAS, DHANOLI, KASHYAP, MADANULLA, RAGHUKULA.

Question 6

Which state has the highest number of people with the DHOME surname?

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the DHOME surname with 358 records (99.2%).

Question 7

In which script is the DHOME surname written?

Accepted Answer

The DHOME surname is written in MARATHI script.

Question 8

How common is the DHOME surname in India?

Accepted Answer

DHOME is ranked #12955 in India with approximately 449 people bearing this surname.

Question 9

In how many states is the DHOME surname found across India?

Accepted Answer

The DHOME surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (99.2%), Bihar (0.3%), Madhya Pradesh (0.3%).

Origin and History of DHOME

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