iMeUsWeiMeUsWe

Navigate our 1.6B record database, always expanding!

NAWAL Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

11,307th

Most common surname in India

2,097

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Nawwal. This surname is a fascinating one, with roots that stretch back through history. Its likely that this surname spread through a combination of factors, including trade routes, religious movements, and even forced migrations.

Description:

Nawwal is a surname that is found in various communities and sub-communities across the globe. This surname is particularly common in the Arab world, where it is associated with the Arabic word "nawal," meaning "gift" or "blessing." In some regions, this surname may also be linked to specific tribes or clans.

State-wise distribution of people with NAWAL surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for NAWAL surname

Maharashtra

357

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for NAWAL surname

Uttar Pradesh

103

Delhi state distribution for NAWAL surname

Delhi

73

Bihar state distribution for NAWAL surname

Bihar

64

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for NAWAL surname

Madhya Pradesh

62

Andaman and Nicobar Islands state distribution for NAWAL surname

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

36

Telangana state distribution for NAWAL surname

Telangana

32

Tamil Nadu state distribution for NAWAL surname

Tamil Nadu

16

Punjab state distribution for NAWAL surname

Punjab

11

West Bengal state distribution for NAWAL surname

West Bengal

11

Category-wise distribution of people with NAWAL surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname NAWAL appear across 4 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 NAWAL surname

397 (51%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NAWAL surname

286 (36%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for NAWAL surname

100 (13%)

Voters List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for NAWAL surname

1 (0.1%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

NAWAL is the only known surname recorded in 1 gotra: NANDANS.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NAWAL surname is found across multiple communities including Khandelwal communities.

Yes! The NAWAL surname is shared across Jain, Hindu religions.

NAWAL families belong to the NANDANS gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the NAWAL surname with 357 records (46.7%).

NAWAL is ranked #11307 in India with approximately 2,097 people bearing this surname.

The NAWAL surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (46.7%), Uttar Pradesh (13.5%), Delhi (9.5%).

Did you find this Surname interesting?
Free Daily Chat on theiMeUsWe App
Download Now