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Origin and History of GHANEKAR

1,844th

Most common surname in India

32,844

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Ghanekar is a surname that likely originated in the Indian subcontinent. This surname suggests a connection to the word "ghan," which means "dense" or "thick" in Hindi and Sanskrit. Its possible that this surname was given to individuals who lived in areas with dense vegetation or who were known for their strength or abundance.

Description:

Ghanekar is a surname that is commonly found in the Marathi-speaking communities of India. This surname is often associated with the Maratha community, a prominent warrior caste in Maharashtra. Within the Maratha community, Ghanekar is sometimes linked to specific sub-castes like Kunbi or Deshmukh.

This surname is a fascinating one! Here are three variations: Ghanekar: This is the most common form. Ghanekar: This version is often used in formal settings. Ghanekar: This variation is more informal and might be used by family members.

State-wise distribution of people with GHANEKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for GHANEKAR surname

Maharashtra

12,680

Lakshadweep state distribution for GHANEKAR surname

Lakshadweep

92

Gujarat state distribution for GHANEKAR surname

Gujarat

59

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GHANEKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

53

Bihar state distribution for GHANEKAR surname

Bihar

9

Delhi state distribution for GHANEKAR surname

Delhi

2

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GHANEKAR surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with GHANEKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname GHANEKAR appear across 4 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 GHANEKAR surname

11,229 (87%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GHANEKAR surname

1,600 (12%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for GHANEKAR surname

66 (1%)

Voters List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for GHANEKAR surname

1 (0.0%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The GHANEKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Rajput, Brahmins Chitpavan Konkanastha, Agri, Brahmin, Chitpavan Brahmin, Chitpavan Brahmins, Konkanastha, Chitpavan communities.

The GHANEKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the GHANEKAR surname with 12,680 records (98.3%).

The GHANEKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

GHANEKAR is ranked #1844 in India with approximately 32,844 people bearing this surname.

The GHANEKAR surname is found across 7 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (98.3%), Lakshadweep (0.7%), Gujarat (0.5%).

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