Gujarati Surnames

Learned scholar, from Sanskrit 'bhatta' meaning...

From Bhavnagar, the port city of Saurashtra

Ocean of existence, a philosophical surname

Dyer, one who colors fabrics, from 'bhav' meani...

From Bhesan town

An indigenous tribal community, meaning bowman

Royal feeder (cook to royalty)

From Bhuj, capital city of Kutch

Spiritual healer

From Bilimora town in south Gujarat

From Bilwad area

From Bogha village, a merchant surname

From Boghar village in Saurashtra

From Boricha village

From Borsad town in Anand district

A Jain Oswal surname, trading family

From Bharuch (Broach) city on Narmada

A Parsi priestly surname, from 'kam' meaning de...

Leatherworker, from Sanskrit 'charmakara'

From Champaner, ancient capital of Gujarat

Moonlit, from 'chandra' meaning moon

Moon related (Chandra)

Peon or messenger, from 'chapras' meaning badge

Sandal maker, from 'chappal' meaning slipper

From the Charotar region of central Gujarat

Bed maker, from 'charpai-dar'

Spectacle seller, from 'chashma' meaning glasses

Head of four villages, from 'chatur' meaning four

From Chavda Rajput dynasty

An ancient Rajput dynasty that ruled parts of G...

A variant of Chauhan, eagle warrior

From Chhasa village, a Patidar surname

One who cuts, an occupational surname

From China, a Parsi surname denoting trade links

Block printer, one who prints fabric patterns

Jewel examiner, one who assays gems

Small or younger one

From Chotila hill town in Saurashtra

A Rajput clan that ruled Junagadh and Somnath

Mason, one who builds with lime and stone

Lime trader, from 'chuna' meaning lime

Supply officer, an occupational Parsi surname

Building contractor, an occupational surname

Bicycle dealer, a modern occupational surname

Drum maker, from 'dabba-gar'

A Rajput clan from central Gujarat

Frog, a totem-based surname

From Dahod town in eastern Gujarat