Gaekwad
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This article is about the Indian surname from Maharashtra. For the former ruling dynasty of Baroda, see Gaekwad dynasty. For the 1992 video game, Geekwad, see Tsunami Games.
Gaekwad (also spelt Gaikwar and Gaikwad; Marathi: Gāyǎkǎvāḍǎ) is a surname native to the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1] The surname is found among the Marathas, Kolis and in Scheduled castes.[2][3][4] It is also a common surname among Bharadis,[5] Dhor,[6] and Mahar communities of Maharashtra.[7][8]