MATHUR
Mathur is a surname of Indian origin, historically associated with the Brahmin community of North India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word Mathura, the ancient city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is believed that individuals bearing the surname Mathur trace their ancestral roots to this city, or that their family histories are linked to its religious and cultural heritage.
This surname is predominantly found among Hindus who speak Hindi, and its significance is rooted in the historical importance of Mathura as a centre of spiritual learning and devotion. The connection to Mathura is often seen as a mark of cultural identity, reflecting the city’s role in the mythological narratives and historical developments of the region.
In contemporary usage, the surname Mathur is primarily identified with North Indian Brahmins, though it can also be encountered among other Hindu sub‑groups in the same geographic area. Its linguistic origin is Sanskrit, and the surname itself is a direct reference to one of the most consequential cities in North Indian history.
Typical given names associated with the Mathur surname
Male
- Abhinav
- Ajay
- Amit
- Ankit
- Ashish
- Deepak
- Gaurav
- Kuldeep
- Nikhil
- Paul
- Pawan
- Rajiv
- Rohit
Female
- Anita
- Dipti
- Divya
- Komal
- Mamta
- Monika
- Pooja
- Rachna
- Rama
- Reema
- Saudamini
- Shivani
- Supriya
Similar and related surnames
- Maither
- Math
- Matha
- Mathar
- Matharo
- Matharoo
- Mathars
- Matharu
- Mathary
- Mathaws
- Matheou
- Mather
- Matheri
- Mathern
- Matherne
- Mathers
- Matheru
- Mathery
- Mathier
- Mathor
- Mathorne
- Mathre
- Mathu
- Mathura
- Mathurin
- Mathurine
- Matthaus
- Matther
- Matthers
- Mattur
- Matur
- Matura
- Maturi
- Maturo
- Maturu
- Mawther
- Maythorn
- Meather
- Meathers
- Mether
- Methers
- Miether
- Muther
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
How to communicate the surname Mathur in...
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There are approximately 873 people named Mathur in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,201st most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Mathur.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Famous people named Mathur
- Arjun Mathur - Indian actor
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.