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GANDHARWAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,294th

Most common surname in India

110

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Gandharwar is a Hindu surname mainly found in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Gandharva’ which means ‘celestial musician’.
The Gandharwar surname is believed to have originated in the ancient kingdom of Gandhara, which was located in the region of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is believed that the Gandharwar clan migrated to India during the medieval period and settled in the western states of India.

Description:

Gandharwar families are typically traditional and follow Hindu customs and rituals. They are also known for their strong sense of community and are very supportive of one another.
Gandharwar families typically observe the traditional Hindu customs and rituals. They are known for their hospitality and often hold large family gatherings and celebrations.
Gandharwar is also spelled as Gandarwar, Gandarvar, and Gandharwara.

State-wise distribution of people with GANDHARWAR surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GANDHARWAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

44

Maharashtra state distribution for GANDHARWAR surname

Maharashtra

43

Category-wise distribution of people with GANDHARWAR surname

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People with the surname GANDHARWAR 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 GANDHARWAR surname

68 (78%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GANDHARWAR surname

18 (21%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for GANDHARWAR surname

1 (1%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The GANDHARWAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the GANDHARWAR surname with 44 records (50.6%).

The GANDHARWAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

GANDHARWAR is ranked #13294 in India with approximately 110 people bearing this surname.

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