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MEGHWAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,377th

Most common surname in India

27

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Meghwar people are a Hindu caste found mainly in the Sindh province of Pakistan. They are traditionally associated with the weaving of cloth, but many are now employed as agricultural laborers. The Meghwar are believed to have descended from the Rajputs of Rajasthan, India. They are thought to have migrated to Sindh in the 15th century, and adopted the local language, culture and customs. The Meghwar surname is derived from the Sanskrit word 'megh', meaning 'cloud'. It is believed that the Meghwar people were originally given this name because of their nomadic lifestyle, which meant they often moved from place to place in search of work. The Meghwar people are divided into several sub-groups, each with its own distinct culture and customs. These include the Jat, Khatri, and Khaskheli clans. Variations of the Meghwar surname include Meghwari, Megh, and Megwar.

State-wise distribution of people with MEGHWAR surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for MEGHWAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

20

Kerala state distribution for MEGHWAR surname

Kerala

11

Punjab state distribution for MEGHWAR surname

Punjab

1

Category-wise distribution of people with MEGHWAR surname

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People with the surname MEGHWAR appear across 2 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MEGHWAR surname

16 (50%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for MEGHWAR surname

16 (50%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! The MEGHWAR surname is shared across Islam, Hindu religions.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the MEGHWAR surname with 20 records (62.5%).

The MEGHWAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

MEGHWAR is ranked #13377 in India with approximately 27 people bearing this surname.

The MEGHWAR surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (62.5%), Kerala (34.4%), Punjab (3.1%).

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