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URWAN Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,167th

Most common surname in India

237

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname “Durwan” is believed to have originated from a Sanskrit word “durwan” which means “doorkeeper”. It is believed that the Durwans were doorkeepers in the royal courts of Hindu rulers.
The Durwans are believed to have lived in India for centuries. They were traditionally employed as doorkeepers in the royal courts of Hindu rulers. They were also employed as guards in palaces and forts.

Description:

The Durwans are believed to have followed a strict caste system, where they were not allowed to marry outside of their caste. They were also expected to adhere to certain religious and cultural practices.
The Durwans were expected to observe certain religious and cultural customs. For instance, they were expected to wear specific clothing and observe certain dietary restrictions.
The surname “Durwan” has several variations, such as Durwa, Durwani, Durwale, Durwaniya, and Durwanikar.

State-wise distribution of people with URWAN surname

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Bihar state distribution for URWAN surname

Bihar

226

Jharkhand state distribution for URWAN surname

Jharkhand

19

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for URWAN surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with URWAN surname

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People with the surname URWAN 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.

Food Distribution Records category for URWAN surname

232 (94%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for URWAN surname

14 (6%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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