Oswal Surname
“From Osia / From Osian town”
Merchant/Jain surnamesPlace name (Osian, Rajasthan) origin · Rajasthani/Gujarati
History & Significance
A prominent Jain merchant community surname derived from the town of Osia (Osian) in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. The Oswal community is one of the most prosperous Jain merchant communities of India, with significant presence in business, finance, and industry. Many Oswals follow the Digambara and Shvetambara sects of Jainism and have endowed numerous educational and religious institutions.
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Find Oswal Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- From Osia / From Osian town
- Origin
- Place name (Osian, Rajasthan)
- Language
- Rajasthani/Gujarati
- Category
- Merchant/Jain
Regional Distribution
The Oswal surname is predominantly found in: