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MEHARKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,027th

Most common surname in India

377

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Meharkar is an Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word Mahakar, which means great or noble.
The surname is believed to have originated in the 8th century in the state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have been used by the ruling class of the Maratha Empire.

Description:

Meharkar is a common surname in Maharashtra. It is also found among the Marathi-speaking people of Karnataka and Goa.
The people of the Meharkar clan are known to be very traditional and follow the customs and traditions of their ancestors. They have a strong sense of community and often gather together for festivals and other occasions.
The surname can also be spelled as Mahakar, Mahakar, Mahakar, Mahakaray, Mahakare, Mahakari, Mahakariya, and Mahakariyar.

State-wise distribution of people with MEHARKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for MEHARKAR surname

Maharashtra

84

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for MEHARKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

60

Kerala state distribution for MEHARKAR surname

Kerala

25

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MEHARKAR surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with MEHARKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname MEHARKAR 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 MEHARKAR surname

131 (77%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MEHARKAR surname

36 (21%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for MEHARKAR surname

3 (2%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The MEHARKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Teli communities.

The MEHARKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the MEHARKAR surname with 84 records (49.4%).

The MEHARKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

MEHARKAR is ranked #13027 in India with approximately 377 people bearing this surname.

The MEHARKAR surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (49.4%), Madhya Pradesh (35.3%), Kerala (14.7%).

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