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Family name For other uses, see Rawat (disambiguation).
Rawat
Language(s)Hindi, Kumaoni, Garhwali
Origin
Region of originUttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat
Other names
See alsoPanwar, Negi, Rautela, Parmar, Bisht, Bhandari, Rana

The surname Rawat is a prominent family name in South Asia, particularly in India and Nepal. It is commonly associated with Rajputs of Rajasthan, Uttarakhand (Garhwal and Kumaon), Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. The name is also used among various communities in the Himalayan regions and carries connotations of nobility and leadership. In Nepal, the surname is used among certain Chhetri and Tharu communities.

Meaning

The surname Rawat is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rajvata," meaning "ruler" or "kingdom." Historically, it was used as a title for local chieftains or rulers who governed smaller territories under larger empires. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

Notable people

References

  1. Studies in Nepali History and Society. Mandala Book Point. 2003.
  2. Lavania, B. K.; Samanta, D. K. (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7154-769-2.
  3. Arora, Ajay (1996). Administrative History of Uttarakhand (Kumaon and Garhwal), During the Rule of the East India Company, 1815-1857. Eastern Book Linkers. ISBN 978-81-86339-33-6.
  4. Singh, Kumar Suresh (2005). People of India: Uttar Pradesh. Anthropological Survey of India. ISBN 978-81-7304-114-3.
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