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NAGVADIYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,400th

Most common surname in India

4

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname Nagvadiya is of Gujarati origin and is derived from the name of the Nagvadiya community in Gujarat. The Nagvadiya are a Hindu caste found primarily in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. The community is traditionally involved in various occupations such as farming, trading, and weaving. The origin of the Nagvadiya surname is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word Nagavata, which means “lord of the serpents”. The Nagvadiya were traditionally associated with snake charmers and were believed to have special powers to control snakes. The culture and customs of the Nagvadiya community are closely related to Hinduism. They practice a number of Hindu rituals and customs, such as performing puja, celebrating festivals, and observing traditional dress codes. Variations of the Nagvadiya surname include Nagwadiya, Nagvadia, and Nagvadia.

State-wise distribution of people with NAGVADIYA surname

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Gujarat state distribution for NAGVADIYA surname

Gujarat

3

Maharashtra state distribution for NAGVADIYA surname

Maharashtra

2

Punjab state distribution for NAGVADIYA surname

Punjab

2

Category-wise distribution of people with NAGVADIYA surname

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People with the surname NAGVADIYA 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 NAGVADIYA surname

5 (71%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for NAGVADIYA surname

2 (29%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The NAGVADIYA surname is found across multiple communities including Prajapati, Kumhar, Kumbhara, Kumbhatta, Kumbhar, Kumbhat communities.

The NAGVADIYA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Gujarat has the highest concentration of the NAGVADIYA surname with 3 records (42.9%).

NAGVADIYA is ranked #13400 in India with approximately 4 people bearing this surname.

The NAGVADIYA surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Gujarat (42.9%), Maharashtra (28.6%), Punjab (28.6%).

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