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HEMCHAND Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,215th

Most common surname in India

189

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Hemchand is a common Indian surname found among many Hindu communities. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'hemachandra' meaning 'golden moon'. The surname is most commonly found among the Rajputs, Jats, and Brahmins of northern India. The origin of the Hemchand surname is unclear, but it is believed to be of Rajput origin. According to some sources, the name was first used by the Rajputs of Rajasthan, who were descendants of the legendary warrior Hemachandra. Other sources claim that the name originated with the Jats of Punjab, who were descended from the ancient king Hemachandra. The culture and customs associated with the Hemchand surname vary by region. In Rajasthan, the Hemchand surname is associated with the warrior Rajputs and is used to denote a high social status. On the other hand, in Punjab, the Hemchand surname is associated with the Jat community and is used to denote a lower social status. Variations of the Hemchand surname include Hemachand, Hemchandra, Hemchandani, Hemchandaniya, Hemchandaniya, and Hemchandar.

State-wise distribution of people with HEMCHAND surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for HEMCHAND surname

Maharashtra

66

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for HEMCHAND surname

Andhra Pradesh

30

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for HEMCHAND surname

Madhya Pradesh

26

Tamil Nadu state distribution for HEMCHAND surname

Tamil Nadu

6

Gujarat state distribution for HEMCHAND surname

Gujarat

4

Category-wise distribution of people with HEMCHAND surname

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People with the surname HEMCHAND 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.

Food Distribution Records category for HEMCHAND surname

110 (83%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for HEMCHAND surname

13 (10%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for HEMCHAND surname

9 (7%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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