Gujarati Surnames

Doer or worker, from 'kar' meaning action

From Kashmir, Kashmiri settler in Gujarat

Storyteller or from Katha tradition

From the Kathiawar peninsula of Saurashtra

From Kathiri region, a Patidar clan

Hair keeper, from 'kesh' meaning hair

Saffron dealer, from 'kesar' meaning saffron

From Kevadia village near Narmada dam

From Khakhar tree, a village-based surname

From Khakhar village, a Patidar clan

From Khambhalia town in Devbhumi Dwarka

From the port city of Khambhat (Cambay)

Pillar maker

Chief's family, from 'khan'

Shoulder blade (strong one)

A Koli clan from central Gujarat

Turner, one who works a lathe

Turner or lathe worker, woodworker

Chalk maker

Spender or generous one

Fisherman or boatman of coastal Gujarat

Salt maker, from 'khar' meaning salt

From Kheda district of central Gujarat

Farmer, from 'khed' meaning to plough

One from thorny bushland, from 'kher' meaning t...

Son of Khimji, a patronymic surname

Master or teacher, an Ismaili Muslim community

Potter, from 'kumbh' meaning pot

Kettle maker, from 'kitli' meaning kettle

From the Konkan region, a tribal community

From Kola village

Fisher or warrior, one of Gujarat's largest com...

From the Konkan coast, a migrant community

From Koringa port village

Banker, from 'kota' meaning stronghold

Treasurer, from 'kothar' meaning treasury

From Kubavat clan

Ring or earring maker

Beloved, from 'ladla' meaning darling

Timber merchant, from 'lakda' meaning wood

One who deals in lakhs, a wealthy merchant

From Lakhtar town

From Lilapur village, divine city

From Limbdi (neem tree place)

From Limbasi village, a Patidar clan

From Limbdi princely state in Surendranagar

Descendant of Lava, son of Lord Rama

Salt maker