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JAT Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

437th

Most common surname in India

1,61,705

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

JAT: This surname has a rich history of migration and settlement patterns. Forced migrations, such as those during the Mughal period, played a significant role in spreading this surname across various regions. Voluntary migrations, driven by economic opportunities or social factors, also contributed to its evolution. The surnames presence in different areas reflects the movement of people seeking new homes and livelihoods.

Description:

This surname is a fascinating one! Its got a rich history and a few interesting variations. Lets see, theres the classic spelling, then a more modern version with a slight twist, and finally, a unique variation thats a bit more uncommon but still very cool.

State-wise distribution of people with JAT surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Punjab state distribution for JAT surname

Punjab

53,242

Rajasthan state distribution for JAT surname

Rajasthan

22,779

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for JAT surname

Madhya Pradesh

21,495

Gujarat state distribution for JAT surname

Gujarat

2,328

Maharashtra state distribution for JAT surname

Maharashtra

728

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for JAT surname

Uttar Pradesh

448

Karnataka state distribution for JAT surname

Karnataka

280

Tamil Nadu state distribution for JAT surname

Tamil Nadu

269

Lakshadweep state distribution for JAT surname

Lakshadweep

266

Bihar state distribution for JAT surname

Bihar

262

Category-wise distribution of people with JAT surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname JAT appear across 5 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for JAT surname

91,275 (89%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for JAT surname

8,679 (8%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for JAT surname

2,466 (2%)

Voters List

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for JAT surname

22 (0.0%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for JAT surname

1 (0.0%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The JAT surname is found across multiple communities including Gurjar, Rajput, Yadav, Chauhan, Solanki (chalukya), Parmar (panwar), Deshwali Jats, Shekhawati Jats, Garasia Tribe, Bhaina / Bhil communities.

The JAT surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Punjab has the highest concentration of the JAT surname with 53,242 records (52.1%).

The JAT surname is written in HINDI script.

JAT is ranked #437 in India with approximately 1,61,705 people bearing this surname.

The JAT surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Punjab (52.1%), Rajasthan (22.3%), Madhya Pradesh (21.1%).

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