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The surname 'Gyanewar' originates from the Hindu caste of 'Gyanvars' which is a sub-caste of 'Brahmins'. The caste is said to have originated from the village of Gyanvapi in the present-day state of Maharashtra. The Gyanvars were priests of the Hindu god Shiva. They were also known as 'Gyaneshwar'. The surname 'Gyanewar' is also found in the Muslim community. The Gyanvars were traditionally brahmins who served the Hindu god Shiva.





