Jagawat

Jagawat is a surname and clan name found in South Asia, particularly in India. It is used by members of several communities, including Jats and Rajputs, and appears as a clan designation (gotra) in regional genealogies. The distribution is mainly in northwestern and western states such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana, with bearers in urban centers and in India’s diaspora.

Origin and classification: The precise origin of the name Jagawat is not definitively established. In regional traditions it is treated as a clan name or gotra; some accounts suggest a toponymic origin or association with medieval chieftains, but no scholarly consensus exists. The term often reflects exogamous clan structures common in these communities.

Contemporary usage: In modern contexts, Jagawat is primarily a surname rather than a title. People with the name may belong to diverse communities and occupations; regional practices regarding marriage and naming vary.

See also: Gotra, Rajput clans, Jat clans, Indian surnames.