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JATHE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,264th

Most common surname in India

140

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

JATHE is an Indian surname, derived from the Sanskrit word 'jyotir,' meaning 'light.' It is a common surname among the Marathi people of western India, and is also found among other Hindu communities in India. The origin of the JATHE surname is believed to be in the ancient Maratha kingdom, which was founded in the 11th century. The Marathas were known for their military prowess, and the JATHE surname is thought to have been adopted by some of the Maratha warriors. The JATHE surname has been used by many different families over the centuries, and its meaning has changed over time. In some cases, it has been used to indicate a family's status or profession, such as a warrior or a priest. In other cases, it has been used to indicate a family's place of origin, such as a particular region or village. Today, the JATHE surname is still used by many people, both in India and abroad. Variations of the name include JATHE, JATH, JATHI, JATHA, and JATHIYA.

State-wise distribution of people with JATHE surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for JATHE surname

Maharashtra

78

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for JATHE surname

Madhya Pradesh

7

Tamil Nadu state distribution for JATHE surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with JATHE surname

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People with the surname JATHE 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 JATHE surname

70 (81%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for JATHE surname

13 (15%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for JATHE surname

3 (3%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The JATHE surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha communities.

The JATHE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

JATHE families belong to the GARGYA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the JATHE surname with 78 records (90.7%).

The JATHE surname is written in MARATHI script.

JATHE is ranked #13264 in India with approximately 140 people bearing this surname.

The JATHE surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (90.7%), Madhya Pradesh (8.1%), Tamil Nadu (1.2%).

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