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GHONASKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

17,013th

Most common surname in India

14

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Ghonaskar surname is a Hindu Brahmin surname from the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ghoṇa', which means 'a person of good character'. The Ghonaskar family is believed to have originated from the Pratihara Dynasty, which ruled in northern India from the 6th to the 12th centuries. The Ghonaskar family is one of the oldest families in Maharashtra, and has a long and rich history. The family is known for its scholarly and religious pursuits, and has produced many prominent figures in the fields of religion, politics, literature, and the arts. The Ghonaskar surname is also found in other states in India, such as Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, as well as in countries like the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. Variations of the Ghonaskar surname include Ghoṇe, Ghoṇi, Ghonaskar, Ghonskar, Ghonskare, Ghonskari, and Ghonaskari.

State-wise distribution of people with GHONASKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for GHONASKAR surname

Maharashtra

2

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GHONASKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

2

Category-wise distribution of people with GHONASKAR surname

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People with the surname GHONASKAR appear across 2 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.

Voters List category for GHONASKAR surname

2 (50%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for GHONASKAR surname

2 (50%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The GHONASKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Agri communities.

The GHONASKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the GHONASKAR surname with 2 records (50.0%).

The GHONASKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

GHONASKAR is ranked #17013 in India with approximately 14 people bearing this surname.

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