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GOLECHA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,742nd

Most common surname in India

662

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Golecha surname is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Rajasthan, where the surname is found primarily among the Jat community.
The Golecha surname is believed to have originated in the 12th century, when members of the Jat community in Rajasthan began to adopt the surname.

Description:

Golecha families tend to be closely-knit and maintain strong ties with other members of their community. They are also known to place a strong emphasis on education and are often highly successful in business.
Golecha families tend to have specific customs and traditions that have been passed down through the generations. These customs include the practice of celebrating the birth of a son, and the practice of honoring the dead with a feast.
The Golecha surname is also found in other parts of India, including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Variations of the name include Golchha, Golchhe, and Golchhia.

State-wise distribution of people with GOLECHA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GOLECHA surname

Tamil Nadu

40

Rajasthan state distribution for GOLECHA surname

Rajasthan

29

Maharashtra state distribution for GOLECHA surname

Maharashtra

17

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GOLECHA surname

Andhra Pradesh

5

Bihar state distribution for GOLECHA surname

Bihar

4

Punjab state distribution for GOLECHA surname

Punjab

3

West Bengal state distribution for GOLECHA surname

West Bengal

3

Delhi state distribution for GOLECHA surname

Delhi

2

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GOLECHA surname

Madhya Pradesh

2

Category-wise distribution of people with GOLECHA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname GOLECHA 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.

Voters List category for GOLECHA surname

82 (77%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for GOLECHA surname

18 (17%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GOLECHA surname

6 (6%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The GOLECHA surname is found across multiple communities including Oswal, Digambara Jain communities.

Yes! The GOLECHA surname is shared across Hindu, Jain religions.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the GOLECHA surname with 40 records (38.1%).

The GOLECHA surname is written in MARWARI script.

GOLECHA is ranked #12742 in India with approximately 662 people bearing this surname.

The GOLECHA surname is found across 9 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (38.1%), Rajasthan (27.6%), Maharashtra (16.2%).

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