Navigate our 1.6B record database, always expanding!

Origin and History of HIREKAR

Content

State wise Statistics

Category wise Statistics

Similar Surnames

Suggestions:

Top 10 Hindu Surnames

Top 10 Marathi Surnames

15,496th

Most common surname in India

1,531

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are hirekar - aatreya, danoli, haritas, mahadev and rathore. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tulja bhavani.

Description:

The surname Hirekar is a relatively uncommon Indian surname, mainly found in Maharashtra. The religion associated with HIREKAR surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are swakula sali and khatik. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi.
This surname is typically associated with the Marathi-speaking community. Specifically, this surname is often linked to the Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) community, a distinct group within the broader Marathi population. CKP families are historically known for their involvement in administrative and clerical roles. Its important to note that surname distribution can vary, and while Hirekar is most strongly associated with the CKP community, some families with this surname might also belong to other Marathi sub-communities or castes due to migration, intermarriage, or other social factors over generations.

The surname Hirekar is mainly found in the Indian state of Maharashtra and nearby areas. As a result, people with this surname often speak Marathi and Kannada. Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra, and Kannada is mainly spoken in Karnataka. Because of migration, some Hirekar families might also speak Hindi, English, or other Indian languages. The languages they speak depend on where the family lives, their education, and their culture. However, Marathi and Kannada are the original languages for many who have this surname.

The surname Hirekar has many variations, including Hirekaru, Hirekar-Patil, Hirekar-Desai, Hirekar-Joshi, Hireker, Hirekeri, Hirekodi, Hiremath, Hiremane, Hirebettu, Hiregouda, Hiregoudar, Hirehal, Hireholi, Hirekudri, Hirekurubar, Hiremallur, Hiremagalur, Hiremathad, Hirevenkani, Hirewada, Hirebidanur, Hiremutt, Hiregowda, Hiregange, Hirekoppa, Hirekur, Hirekal, Hirekhan, Hirik, Hirika, Hirikar, Hirak, Hiraka, Heerkar, Heerker, Heerkeri, Herkar, Herker, and Herkeri.

State-wise distribution of people with this surname

from iMeUsWe Database
Maharashtra

Maharashtra

326

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

80

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

69

Jharkhand

Jharkhand

36

Bihar

Bihar

7

Gujarat

Gujarat

3

Goa

Goa

1

Category-wise distribution of people with this surname

from iMeUsWe Database
Food Distribution Records

359

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records

89

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List

74

Voters List

Disclaimer

The information provided has been gathered from various sources and may have errors or discrepancies.
If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at support@imeuswe.in

Similar Surnames
Did you find this Surname interesting?
Logo

India's first family app where the past, present and future align! Discover your roots, join or create communities and unravel your future with iMeUsWe!


Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved.

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Settings