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RAWANKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,171st

Most common surname in India

233

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Rawankar surname is a Hindu Brahmin surname that originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The surname is derived from the Sanskrit word “Ravana” which means “king”. The surname is also found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Gujarat. The history of the surname is believed to date back to the 8th century when the great king Ravana ruled the kingdom of Lanka. His descendants adopted the surname “Rawankar” in honor of their ancestor. The Rawankar culture is closely linked to the Hindu religion. They are known for their strong sense of tradition and respect for their elders. They also have a strong sense of family and community, and are known for their hospitality. The Rawankar surname is commonly found in the form of “Rawankar” or “Ravankar”. Variations of the name include “Ravankar” and “Ravankaral”. The Rawankar surname is associated with the Brahmin caste in India. The Brahmin caste is traditionally made up of priests and scholars and is the highest caste in the Hindu religion.

State-wise distribution of people with RAWANKAR surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for RAWANKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

193

Maharashtra state distribution for RAWANKAR surname

Maharashtra

35

Delhi state distribution for RAWANKAR surname

Delhi

2

Jharkhand state distribution for RAWANKAR surname

Jharkhand

1

Category-wise distribution of people with RAWANKAR surname

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People with the surname RAWANKAR 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 RAWANKAR surname

153 (66%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for RAWANKAR surname

75 (32%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for RAWANKAR surname

2 (1%)

Voters List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for RAWANKAR surname

1 (0.4%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The RAWANKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha communities.

The RAWANKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

RAWANKAR families belong to the BHARADWAJ gotra.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the RAWANKAR surname with 193 records (83.5%).

The RAWANKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

RAWANKAR is ranked #13171 in India with approximately 233 people bearing this surname.

The RAWANKAR surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (83.5%), Maharashtra (15.2%), Delhi (0.9%).

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