Mathur

Mathur is a surname of Indian origin, commonly found in northern India. It is derived from Mathura, an ancient city in present-day Uttar Pradesh, and is often a toponymic name for people claiming descent from that region. In some contexts, Mathur is also used as a given name.

Geographically, the surname is prevalent in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, with significant diaspora communities in other parts of India and abroad. It is used by people from multiple communities, though it is historically associated with Hindu Brahmin and other North Indian groups in various locales; the exact community affiliation varies by family and region.

Mathura’s prominence as a religious and cultural center, particularly in Vaishnavism and the Braj region, is often reflected in family histories connected to the name. The surname thus carries historical and regional associations tied to the Braj era and Krishna-related heritage.

Numerous individuals bearing the surname have contributed to Indian science, literature, politics, and culture, illustrating the name’s broad distribution across social and professional spheres.