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DODWA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

10,584th

Most common surname in India

2,824

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Dodwas spread likely involved people moving voluntarily—maybe seeking better jobs or escaping trouble—and being forced to move due to wars, land problems, or political unrest. This scattering led to this surname appearing in unexpected places. Where they settled depended on things like available land and water, and whether other Dodwas were already there. Families often grouped together for support, creating areas with lots of Dodwas. These movements and choices over time explain where this surname is found today and how it changed in different areas.

State-wise distribution of people with DODWA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for DODWA surname

Madhya Pradesh

1,665

Kerala state distribution for DODWA surname

Kerala

377

Gujarat state distribution for DODWA surname

Gujarat

2

Maharashtra state distribution for DODWA surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with DODWA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname DODWA 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 DODWA surname

1,356 (66%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for DODWA surname

686 (34%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for DODWA surname

3 (0.1%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The DODWA surname is found across multiple communities including Khatik communities.

The DODWA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the DODWA surname with 1,665 records (81.4%).

DODWA is ranked #10584 in India with approximately 2,824 people bearing this surname.

The DODWA surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (81.4%), Kerala (18.4%), Gujarat (0.1%).

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