Indian surname
Descendant of Yadu
Clan or community name
Yadav is a widespread North Indian surname claiming descent from the legendary Yadu dynasty of which Krishna was a member. It is used by a large community traditionally associated with cattle-herding and agriculture. The name has become a major political and social identity in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
It is one of the more common surnames in northern India. The surname links its bearers to a prestigious mythological lineage.
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Descendant of Yadu. Traces descent from the legendary king Yadu; historically associated with pastoral and cattle-herding communities.
Yadav is a Indian-origin surname. Popularity varies widely by country and region, and the same surname can be common in one place and rare in another.
Yes. Surnames, especially occupational and descriptive ones like this, were often adopted independently by many unrelated families who happened to share a trade, appearance, or location.
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