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PANDAV Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

2,116th

Most common surname in India

28,162

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Pandav. This surname, like many others, has a story woven into its very fabric. Forced migrations, perhaps due to political upheaval or natural disasters, could have led to families seeking refuge in new lands, carrying their name with them. Voluntary migrations, driven by economic opportunities or a desire for a fresh start, could have also played a role. Over time, as these families settled in their new homes, this surname may have evolved through subtle changes in pronunciation or spelling, reflecting the influence of the local language and culture.

This Surname has Vasistha Gotra. This Surname Worships Bhairav, Nira-narsingpur Kuldevta.

Description:

This surname is a fascinating one! Its got a rich history and a few interesting variations. You could explore This surname with a "de" prefix, like "de This surname." Another option is to add "son" to the end, creating "This surname-son." Finally, you could try a more modern twist with "This surname-Smith," combining it with a common surname.

State-wise distribution of people with PANDAV surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for PANDAV surname

Maharashtra

4,145

Gujarat state distribution for PANDAV surname

Gujarat

3,504

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for PANDAV surname

Madhya Pradesh

1,413

Bihar state distribution for PANDAV surname

Bihar

1,181

Delhi state distribution for PANDAV surname

Delhi

158

Jharkhand state distribution for PANDAV surname

Jharkhand

45

Tamil Nadu state distribution for PANDAV surname

Tamil Nadu

17

Punjab state distribution for PANDAV surname

Punjab

11

Telangana state distribution for PANDAV surname

Telangana

3

West Bengal state distribution for PANDAV surname

West Bengal

3

Category-wise distribution of people with PANDAV surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname PANDAV appear across 5 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 PANDAV surname

5,465 (52%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for PANDAV surname

3,578 (34%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PANDAV surname

1,457 (14%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for PANDAV surname

9 (0.1%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for PANDAV surname

1 (0.0%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Frequently Asked Questions

PANDAV families worship BHAIRAV and NIRA-NARSINGPUR as their Kuldevta (family deities).

The PANDAV surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha, Teli, Brahmin Deshastha, Prajapati, Deshastha Brahmin, Deshastha, Kumhar, Kumbhat, Kumbhar, Kumbhara communities.

The PANDAV surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

PANDAV families belong to the VASISTHA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the PANDAV surname with 4,145 records (39.6%).

The PANDAV surname is written in MARATHI script.

PANDAV is ranked #2116 in India with approximately 28,162 people bearing this surname.

The PANDAV surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (39.6%), Gujarat (33.4%), Madhya Pradesh (13.5%).

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