Tracing lineage to the Agnivansha Rajputs; include sub-surnames like Kalbhor and Pansare. 2. Major Suryavanshi Clans These clans trace their lineage to the Solar Dynasty.
The following are the 96 primary "royal" clans and their major associated surnames. Note that many surnames are sub-clans of these primary 96. Maratha Surnames and Castes Overview | PDF - Scribd maratha surname list
It is important to distinguish between a (Last Name) and a Clan Name (Gotra/Devak). The following are the 96 primary "royal" clans
Many surnames are derived from the name of a village, a region, or a physical feature (mountain, fort) where the family originated. Many surnames are derived from the name of
Due to transliteration from Marathi/Modi script to English, many surnames have spelling variations based on the region (e.g., ):
Some surnames reflect the traditional occupation of the family ancestors.
Descendants of the Maurya dynasty; include sub-surnames like Devkar, Madhure, and Adavale.