What does the Agarwal surname mean?

The Agarwal surname means "From Agroha". It is of Place name origin and is predominantly found among Vaishya communities in North India.

What caste or community is the Agarwal surname from?

The Agarwal surname is traditionally associated with the Vaishya community. Prominent business community surname originating from the ancient city of Agroha in Haryana.

Agarwal Surname

“From Agroha”

Also spelled: Aggarwal

Vaishya surnamesPlace name origin · Hindi

History & Significance

Prominent business community surname originating from the ancient city of Agroha in Haryana.

What is the Gotra for Agarwal?

Agarwal families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 17 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Agarwal families:

Tayal Bhandal Kuchhal Nagal Tingal Mangal Bindal Kanshal

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Dharan Madhukul Goyal Goyan Bansal Singhal Jindal Mittal Airan

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Meaning & Origin

Meaning: From Agroha
Origin: Place name
Language: Hindi
Category: Vaishya

Regional Distribution

The Agarwal surname is predominantly found in:

North India

Related Surnames

GargDescendant of Sage Garga MittalFriendly, belonging to Mithila BansalFrom Bansi (flute), or from the Bansal gotra GoyalProtector of cows, cowherd SinghalFrom Singhala (Sri Lanka), or lion-like RastogiFrom Rasta/Rashtrakuta MaheshwariDevotee of Maheshwara (Lord Shiva)KhandelwalFrom Khandela GoelProtector of cows SarafMoney changer / Banker SomaniLord of soma / Lunar family PoddarTreasurer / Guardian of the granary BajajCloth merchant / One who sells bajra LodhaOf the Lodha clan RathiOne who travels by chariot / Warrior-noble

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