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HARISHACHNDRA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,309th

Most common surname in India

95

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Harishachndra is a very ancient surname in India. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word “harish”, which means “lord of the mountain”. It is believed to be an ancient name of the Hindu god Shiva. The history of the Harishachndra surname is linked to the ancient kingdom of Kashi, which was located in the modern-day state of Uttar Pradesh. During the rule of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, the Harishachndra family was granted the title of “Raja” or “king”. This title was then passed down through generations and is still used today. The culture associated with the Harishachndra surname is mainly Hindu. The family has traditionally been associated with the Brahmin caste and follows strict Hindu customs and traditions. Variations of the Harishachndra surname can be found in different parts of India. For example, the surname “Harichandra” is found in the state of Karnataka, while the surname “Harishankar” is found in the state of Bihar.

State-wise distribution of people with HARISHACHNDRA surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for HARISHACHNDRA surname

Maharashtra

62

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for HARISHACHNDRA surname

Madhya Pradesh

2

Bihar state distribution for HARISHACHNDRA surname

Bihar

1

Category-wise distribution of people with HARISHACHNDRA surname

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People with the surname HARISHACHNDRA appear across 1 type 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 HARISHACHNDRA surname

65 (100%)

Food Distribution Records

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