Gahlot Surname
Approximately 5,510 people bear this surname
Gahlot Surname User-submission:
The surname Gahlot (also spelled Gehlot) is of Rajput origin and is associated with the Sisodia and Guhilot clans of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
Meaning and Origin:
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Derived from 'Guhilot' – The name Gahlot comes from Guhilot, an ancient Rajput clan that traces its lineage to the Surya Vanshi (Solar Dynasty) of kings.
Gahlot Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,059 | 1:151,624 | 9,571 |
| Saudi Arabia | 199 | 1:155,054 | 22,057 |
| United Arab Emirates | 72 | 1:127,254 | 10,508 |
| United States | 63 | 1:5,753,316 | 282,354 |
| England | 56 | 1:994,965 | 49,531 |
| Canada | 10 | 1:3,684,559 | 191,443 |
| Qatar | 9 | 1:262,000 | 30,726 |
| Sweden | 5 | 1:1,969,351 | 134,077 |
| Singapore | 4 | 1:1,376,926 | 28,409 |
| Poland | 4 | 1:9,502,187 | 181,606 |
| Thailand | 3 | 1:23,546,115 | 908,588 |
| Malaysia | 3 | 1:9,831,408 | 269,765 |
| Australia | 2 | 1:13,497,850 | 222,987 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 1:2,264,162 | 49,210 |
| Nepal | 2 | 1:14,240,478 | 17,812 |
| China | 2 | 1:683,660,783 | 30,601 |
| Ireland | 2 | 1:2,354,470 | 19,715 |
| Mauritius | 1 | 1:1,293,417 | 16,552 |
| Latvia | 1 | 1:2,050,046 | 60,295 |
| Japan | 1 | 1:127,844,293 | 73,547 |
| Oman | 1 | 1:3,687,971 | 14,390 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1:178,643,885 | 213,220 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Romania | 1 | 1:20,077,870 | 89,414 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 1:6,978,905 | 86,260 |
| Belgium | 1 | 1:11,496,644 | 167,539 |
Gahlot (29) may also be a first name.
Gahlot Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Gahlot (also spelled Gehlot) is of Rajput origin and is associated with the Sisodia and Guhilot clans of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
Meaning and Origin:
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Derived from 'Guhilot' – The name Gahlot comes from Guhilot, an ancient Rajput clan that traces its lineage to the Surya Vanshi (Solar Dynasty) of kings. The Guhilots ruled Mewar (present-day Rajasthan) and were known for their warrior traditions.
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Historical Significance – The Gahlot Rajputs are famous for their bravery, particularly in defending Mewar against invaders. Over time, the pronunciation changed from Guhilot to Gehlot/Gahlot.
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Modern Presence – Today, the Gahlot surname is found among Rajputs, and some other Hindu and Sikh communities who claim descent from the same lineage.
Gahlot Demographics
Average Gahlot Salary in
United States
$40,759 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Gahlot Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Gahlot Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Gahlot (Hindi: गहलोत, Marathi: गहलोत) is found in India more than any other country/territory. It can also be rendered in the variant forms:. Click here to see other possible spellings of Gahlot.
How Common Is The Last Name Gahlot? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 87,302nd most commonly occurring family name internationally It is held by around 1 in 1,322,604 people. The surname is predominantly found in Asia, where 97 percent of Gahlot are found; 92 percent are found in South Asia and 92 percent are found in Indo-South Asia. It is also the 1,951,561st most frequently occurring first name worldwide, held by 29 people.
Gahlot is most commonly used in India, where it is carried by 5,059 people, or 1 in 151,624. In India Gahlot is primarily concentrated in: Delhi, where 49 percent reside, Uttar Pradesh, where 13 percent reside and Rajasthan, where 8 percent reside. Aside from India it occurs in 29 countries. It also occurs in Saudi Arabia, where 4 percent reside and The United Arab Emirates, where 1 percent reside.
Gahlot Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Gahlot surname are 53.23% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than The US average, with 100% being registered with the party.
The amount Gahlot earn in different countries varies somewhat. In United States they earn 5.54% less than the national average, earning $40,759 USD per year and in Canada they earn 1.15% more than the national average, earning $50,256 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Gahlot Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
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| Gahlot in the Marathi language | ||
| गहलोत | gahalota | 60.29 |
| गहलोट | gahalota | 25 |
| गेहलोत | gehalota | 7.35 |
| गेहलोट | gehalota | 2.21 |
| गेलोत | gelota | 2.21 |
| गहलोन | gahalona | 1.47 |
| गाहलोट | gahalota | 0.74 |
| Gahlot in the Hindi language | ||
| गहलोत | gahalota | 55.17 |
| गहलौत | gahalauta | 37.44 |
| गहलोट | gahalota | 3.45 |
| गाहलोट | gahalota | 2.71 |
| गहलोत़ | gahalota | 0.25 |
| गेहलोत | gehalota | 0.25 |
| गह्लोत | gahlota | 0.25 |
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