Chawda's are rajput
no they r thakur yes...surname RAWAT is a scheduled caste in Gujarat. Constitution (schedule caste) order 1950 (Part III-Rules & under the constitution(The Schedule) PART IV GUJARAT SR.NO.25
No
Lohana
Rajput
they belong to southern part of rajasthan and gujarat
No, Vithlani surname belongs to the Kshatriya Rajput caste called Lohana .. they are basically from Gujarat and Kutchh
The Padhiyar caste is predominantly found in the Indian state of Gujarat. They are traditionally associated with occupations such as farming, agriculture, and trade. The Padhiyars are considered to be a part of the Kshatriya varna in the Hindu caste system, which historically includes warriors and rulers.
The Bhaskar surname in Gujarat can belong to individuals from various castes, including Scheduled Castes. Caste is a complex and diverse aspect of Indian society, so it is important to remember that surnames alone do not determine caste affiliation. It is best to approach individuals directly to learn about their specific caste background, if they are comfortable discussing it.
Patels belong to the Upper caste Landlords of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Next after the Brahmins....they are actually the most dominant upper caste in Gujarat. That is the reason why other castes of Gujarat like Jats,Gurjars,Brahmins,Rajputs(Darbar),Lohana sometimes adopt this surname to mingle with the real upper caste Patels. In caste if a Patel is O.B.C or S.C, he is certainly not a real Patel but is misusing the Upper Caste status of The Patels.
The surname "Kanathia" is often associated with the Kshatriya caste in some regions of India, particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan. However, caste classifications can vary significantly based on local customs and community practices. It's important to note that surnames may not always accurately reflect an individual's caste or social status in contemporary society.
Because the Spanish had a Caste System that included free Africans and former slaves
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