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MAHASKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,246th

Most common surname in India

158

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Mahaskar is a surname originating from the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is believed to be a Marathi Brahmin surname, and is associated with a number of clans and sub-clans. The origin of the surname is not known for certain, but it is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word ‘maha’, meaning great, and the suffix ‘kar’, which is a common suffix used in Marathi surnames. The history of the Mahaskar surname is closely linked to the history of Maharashtra. It is believed to have been in use for centuries, and is associated with several prominent Marathi families. The culture and customs associated with the Mahaskar surname are similar to those of other Marathi Brahmin families. These include a strong emphasis on education and intellectual pursuits, as well as a strong adherence to traditional Hindu values. Variations of the Mahaskar surname include Mahaske, Mahaskear, Mahasker, Mahaskar, and Mahaskar.

State-wise distribution of people with MAHASKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for MAHASKAR surname

Maharashtra

107

Gujarat state distribution for MAHASKAR surname

Gujarat

28

Bihar state distribution for MAHASKAR surname

Bihar

1

Category-wise distribution of people with MAHASKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname MAHASKAR 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 MAHASKAR surname

86 (63%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for MAHASKAR surname

34 (25%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MAHASKAR surname

16 (12%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The MAHASKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the MAHASKAR surname with 107 records (78.7%).

The MAHASKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

MAHASKAR is ranked #13246 in India with approximately 158 people bearing this surname.

The MAHASKAR surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (78.7%), Gujarat (20.6%), Bihar (0.7%).

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