It is assumed the surname would have been a title for a nobleman or noblewoman. The exact meaning of the surname is unknown. However, it is assumed that ‘Rubberwala’ probably has an occupational origin, and referred to individuals who sold or produced rubber. Thus, Rawal/Raval refers to those who originally came from a family of commanders or kings.
Rawal/Raval originates from the Sanskrit word ‘Raja,’ meaning king. The surname refers to those who came from a family of ‘Purohits.’ 39. Purohit means a ‘family priest’ or a priest who always stays at the forefront of a pooja (a prayer ritual). The surname may have been associated with those who loved parrots or someone who took care of parrots or birds, in general. The surname ‘Patlikh’ evolved into Patel to denote a village chief or the headman of a village. Patel comes from the word ‘Patlikh,’ which was a title given by the king to someone who worked as a record keeper of crops and taxes from a piece of land. In Gujarat, the surname likely referred to those who worked as an assayer of gold, silver, and other precious items. Parekh derives from the Sanskrit word ‘pariksaka,’ meaning an examiner. The surname is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘pandit’ that means teacher or a scholar. This Gujarati surname is considered to have derived from the Hindustani word ‘panch’ meaning ‘five.’ The name Panchal likely referred to those who belonged to any of the five artisanal communities of blacksmiths, goldsmiths, coppersmiths, carpenters, and stonemasons. The surname originates from a Sanskrit word that means ‘he who does meditation for entire life.’ 33. The surname thus has an occupational origin. The surname comes from the Hindustani word ‘Munim’ that refers to the head accountant at a shop, factory, or any other business establishment. Modi has an occupational origin, and refers to those who came from the community of ‘Bania,’ which originally consisted of merchants, traders, money-lenders, and shopkeepers.
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