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”

VaishyaPlace name OriginHindi

History & Significance

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

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

Garg— Descendant of Sage Garga Mittal— Friendly, belonging to Mithila Bansal— From Bansi (flute), or from the Bansal gotra Goyal— Protector of cows, cowherd

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