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VALASKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,166th

Most common surname in India

238

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname Valaskar is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'valashakara', which means 'guardian of the valley'. It is a common surname among the people of the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. The Valaskar family is believed to have originated from the Konkan region and was traditionally involved in the business of trading and farming. They were also known for their skill in making pottery and other handicrafts. The Valaskar family is known for its strong cultural and religious traditions. They celebrate festivals such as Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi with great enthusiasm and devotion. They also practice various customs such as the practice of ancestor worship. Variations of the surname Valaskar include Valaskere, Valaskar, Valaskarai, Valaskara, Valaske, Valaskarai, Valaskaraiya and Valaskereya.

State-wise distribution of people with VALASKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for VALASKAR surname

Maharashtra

38

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for VALASKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

28

Bihar state distribution for VALASKAR surname

Bihar

3

Category-wise distribution of people with VALASKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname VALASKAR 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 VALASKAR surname

52 (75%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for VALASKAR surname

10 (14%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for VALASKAR surname

7 (10%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The VALASKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the VALASKAR surname with 38 records (55.1%).

The VALASKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

VALASKAR is ranked #13166 in India with approximately 238 people bearing this surname.

The VALASKAR surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (55.1%), Madhya Pradesh (40.6%), Bihar (4.3%).

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