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UDHAL Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,390th

Most common surname in India

14

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Udhal surname is a Hindu surname found primarily in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka in India. It is believed to have originated in the Marwar region of Rajasthan. The Udhal surname is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘udhala’, which means ‘high’ or ‘elevated’. The surname is associated with the Bhati Rajputs, a clan of warriors who were known for their courage and valour. The Udhal surname is found among the Rajput, Jat, Brahmin, Kshatriya and Vaishya communities. It is also found among the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The Udhal surname has several variations, including Udawal, Udawat, Udal, Udat, Udhav, Udhavat and Udhay. The Udhal surname is associated with a number of customs and traditions. For example, men of the Udhal clan often wear a turban and a dhoti, while women wear a saree. They also observe a number of festivals, such as Diwali, Holi and Raksha Bandhan. The Udhal surname is found in several countries, including India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia.

State-wise distribution of people with UDHAL surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for UDHAL surname

Maharashtra

17

Tamil Nadu state distribution for UDHAL surname

Tamil Nadu

3

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for UDHAL surname

Madhya Pradesh

2

Bihar state distribution for UDHAL surname

Bihar

1

Telangana state distribution for UDHAL surname

Telangana

1

Category-wise distribution of people with UDHAL surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname UDHAL 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 UDHAL surname

16 (67%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for UDHAL surname

5 (21%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for UDHAL surname

3 (13%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

UDHAL families worship BHAVANI as their Kuldevta (family deity).

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

The UDHAL surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

UDHAL families belong to the DURVAS gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the UDHAL surname with 17 records (70.8%).

The UDHAL surname is written in MARATHI script.

UDHAL is ranked #13390 in India with approximately 14 people bearing this surname.

The UDHAL surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (70.8%), Tamil Nadu (12.5%), Madhya Pradesh (8.3%).

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