History:

The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadhich, kashyapa, mahadeva and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tirupati balaji.

Description:

Mahavar is a surname mainly found among the Chamar community in India, especially in Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas. The religion associated with MAHAVAR surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname are hindi and marathi.
This community has traditionally worked with leather. This surname is common among Jatavs, a group within the Chamar community that has become more politically active in recent years. The surname reflects a sense of identity and community within the regions complex social structure. While this surname is mostly linked to the Jatav sub-caste, slight differences in spelling and regional variations might connect it to similar groups. However, its main connection remains strongly with the Chamar community and its history.

Here are some variations of the surname: Mahawar, Mahavaraya, and Mahaur.