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GURACHAL Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,289th

Most common surname in India

115

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Gurachal is a surname of Indian origin. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word ‘guru’, meaning ‘teacher’. It is found mostly in North India, particularly in the states of Punjab and Haryana. The Gurachal surname is associated with the Khatri community of North India, who are traditionally traders and merchants. It is also found among the Arora and Bhatia communities, as well as the Jat people. The Gurachal surname is believed to have originated in the 11th century, when the Khatri community migrated from Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent. The culture and customs associated with the Gurachal surname are similar to those of other Khatri clans. These include the celebration of major Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Navratri. The Gurachal surname has several variations, including Gurchal, Gurchall, Gurjal, and Gurjall.

State-wise distribution of people with GURACHAL surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for GURACHAL surname

Maharashtra

111

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GURACHAL surname

Madhya Pradesh

7

Category-wise distribution of people with GURACHAL surname

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People with the surname GURACHAL 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.

Food Distribution Records category for GURACHAL surname

88 (75%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GURACHAL surname

30 (25%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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