Jaiswal Surname
“From Jais”
Also spelled: Kalwar
Various surnamesPlace name (Jais, Amethi district) origin · Hindi
History & Significance
A surname taken from the town of Jais in Uttar Pradesh. It is carried by several distinct communities, most widely the Jaiswal Kalwar (trading) community, and also by some Jaiswal Brahmin and Jain families, so a Jaiswal's gotra depends on which community the family belongs to.
What is the Gotra for Jaiswal?
Gotra is passed down through the paternal line and may vary within families sharing the same surname. Use our Gotra Finder to discover which Gotra your family belongs to.
Find Jaiswal Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- From Jais
- Origin
- Place name (Jais, Amethi district)
- Language
- Hindi
- Category
- Various
Regional Distribution
The Jaiswal surname is predominantly found in: