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GANDHARW Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,318th

Most common surname in India

86

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Gandhar is a surname originating from India. It is believed to be derived from the ancient Sanskrit word 'Gandhara', meaning 'fragrant'. It is a common name among the Hindu and Sikh communities in India. The history of the Gandhar surname is unclear, however, it is believed to have been in use since at least the 10th century. It is likely that the name was adopted by people from the Gandhara region of India, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan. The culture and customs associated with the Gandhar surname are not well-documented, however, it is likely that they are similar to the culture and customs of other Hindu and Sikh communities in India. Variations of the Gandhar surname include Gandhari, Gandhara, and Gandhariya.

State-wise distribution of people with GANDHARW surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GANDHARW surname

Madhya Pradesh

12

Chandigarh state distribution for GANDHARW surname

Chandigarh

6

Jharkhand state distribution for GANDHARW surname

Jharkhand

6

Bihar state distribution for GANDHARW surname

Bihar

4

Delhi state distribution for GANDHARW surname

Delhi

1

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for GANDHARW surname

Uttar Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with GANDHARW surname

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People with the surname GANDHARW 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GANDHARW surname

54 (75%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for GANDHARW surname

17 (24%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for GANDHARW surname

1 (1%)

Voters List

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