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MAHARWAL Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,186th

Most common surname in India

218

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Maharwal is a surname that originated in India. Its origin is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Maharaja', which translates to 'great king'. It is associated with the warrior caste of Rajputs, a martial community of North India. The Maharwal surname is found among the Rajputs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Historically, they have been associated with the ruling classes and held positions of power and prestige. The culture and customs of the Maharwal people vary from region to region. However, there are certain commonalities that are observed among them. These include a strong emphasis on valuing education, respect for elders and a strong sense of family unity. The variations of the Maharwal surname include Maharwala, Maharwal, Maharwalia, and Maharwalia.

State-wise distribution of people with MAHARWAL surname

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West Bengal state distribution for MAHARWAL surname

West Bengal

19

Punjab state distribution for MAHARWAL surname

Punjab

18

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for MAHARWAL surname

Uttar Pradesh

4

Category-wise distribution of people with MAHARWAL surname

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People with the surname MAHARWAL 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.

Voters List category for MAHARWAL surname

19 (46%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MAHARWAL surname

18 (44%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for MAHARWAL surname

4 (10%)

Food Distribution Records

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