Rawat (surname)

For other uses, see Rawat (disambiguation).

Rawat
LanguageHindi, Kumaoni, Garhwali
Origin
Region of originUttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat
Other names
See alsoParmar (Panwar), Negi, Rautela, Bisht, Bhandari, Rana

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

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