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GAIKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

1,265th

Most common surname in India

50,930

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Gaikar. This surname likely originated in the Konkan region of western India. Its possible that people with this surname migrated to other parts of India, perhaps seeking better opportunities or escaping hardship. Over time, the surname may have evolved slightly as people moved to different areas and interacted with other communities. Its also possible that some Gaikars migrated outside of India, perhaps to countries like the United Kingdom or the United States.

Description:

Gaikar is a surname that is commonly found in the Marathi-speaking communities of India. This surname is particularly prevalent in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, as well as in other parts of western India.

This surname is a fascinating one! It has a strong, ancient feel. Here are three variations that might interest you: Gaikwad, Gaikar, and Gaikwad.

State-wise distribution of people with GAIKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for GAIKAR surname

Maharashtra

13,852

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GAIKAR surname

Tamil Nadu

13

Delhi state distribution for GAIKAR surname

Delhi

5

Bihar state distribution for GAIKAR surname

Bihar

1

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GAIKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Odisha state distribution for GAIKAR surname

Odisha

1

Category-wise distribution of people with GAIKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname GAIKAR appear across 5 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 GAIKAR surname

12,321 (89%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GAIKAR surname

1,524 (11%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for GAIKAR surname

22 (0.2%)

Voters List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for GAIKAR surname

5 (0.0%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for GAIKAR surname

1 (0.0%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Frequently Asked Questions

The GAIKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Agri, Neo-buddhist (nav Bauddha), Katkari, Bene Israel communities.

The GAIKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the GAIKAR surname with 13,852 records (99.8%).

The GAIKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

GAIKAR is ranked #1265 in India with approximately 50,930 people bearing this surname.

The GAIKAR surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (99.8%), Tamil Nadu (0.1%), Delhi (0.0%).

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