History:

The surname Keshwani probably originated in the Sindh region, which is mainly in present-day Pakistan. The 1947 partition of India caused a large, forced migration, with many people bearing this surname moving to India, especially to Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. This displacement resulted in new communities forming and cultural practices adapting in these regions. Before the partition, internal migrations within Sindh for trade or work may have already started the spread of this surname within the region.

The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, dadich, kashyap, mahadev and raghu kula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, keshav, krishna and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Keshwani is mainly found among the Sindhi community in India and Pakistan. The religion associated with KESHWANI surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname are gujarati and hindi.
Its especially common among the Amil, a sub-caste within the Sindhi Hindu community. Historically, Amils held administrative and bureaucratic jobs, which might explain why this surname is more common in that group. Even though Sindhis have spread around the world, the Keshwani surname still clearly identifies Sindhi heritage, especially for families whose roots go back to the Sindh region before the Partition of India in 1947. While the spelling of this surname might vary, its connection to Sindhi Amils remains the same.

Surnames in India often link people to specific communities and cultural traditions. However, festivals are usually religious or regional celebrations for larger groups. Its unlikely that a particular surname, like Keshwani, would have its own dedicated festival.

The surname Keshvani has several variations, including Keshawani, Keswani, Kashwani, Kesvani, Keshawanee, and Keshawny.