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LAWALE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,115th

Most common surname in India

289

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Lawale is of Nigerian origin, derived from the Yoruba language.
The Lawale surname is believed to have originated in the city of Ibadan in the Oyo State of Nigeria. The name is thought to have been derived from the phrase 'Oluwa o le,' which translates to 'God is the owner.'

Description:

The Lawale surname is associated with the Yoruba people, an ethnic group in Nigeria. They are known for their commitment to traditional values and their deep respect for the ancestors.
In Yoruba culture, the Lawale surname is associated with the concept of respect and honour. Family members are expected to honour their ancestors and show respect for their elders.
Variations of the Lawale surname include Lawal, Lawall, Lawalle, and Lawallee.

State-wise distribution of people with LAWALE surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for LAWALE surname

Maharashtra

203

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for LAWALE surname

Madhya Pradesh

55

Delhi state distribution for LAWALE surname

Delhi

2

Category-wise distribution of people with LAWALE surname

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People with the surname LAWALE 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 LAWALE surname

147 (57%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for LAWALE surname

111 (43%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for LAWALE surname

2 (1%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The LAWALE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

LAWALE families belong to the BHARADWAJ gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the LAWALE surname with 203 records (78.1%).

The LAWALE surname is written in MARATHI script.

LAWALE is ranked #13115 in India with approximately 289 people bearing this surname.

The LAWALE surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (78.1%), Madhya Pradesh (21.2%), Delhi (0.8%).

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