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Patel
OriginIndian, Sanskrit, Gujarati
Meaning"landowner"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Patel
The surname Patel comes from the state of Gujarat, where it was given to members of the landowning and agrarian caste, the Patidar. Today it's the most common last name among the Indian diaspora, with about 150,000 Patels in both America and the United Kingdom.
Patel for girls
Patel is the most common Indian surname in the US, with nearly 10% of all Americans with Indian heritage having this surname in their family tree. It originated in Gujarat, where it is still a popular last name today, and was bestowed upon those in the Patidar, or landowner, caste.
Pronounced puh-TEL.
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