The Maher (also spelled Mer, Mihir, Mair, or Mehr) community is a prominent group from the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India, with deep historical and cultural roots in the area. The Maher community consists of various clans and is known for its valor and traditions. There are 14 main Maher surnames, along with numerous sub-surnames, each carrying its own lineage, history, and associated family deities.
14 Main Maher Surnames and Their Sub-surnames
| Main Surname | Sub-surnames (Bhaiyat) |
|---|---|
| Keshwala | Antrolia, Bheynia, Ratadia, Butta, Erda, Bagordara |
| Sisodia | Modhwadia, Kuchhadia, Khistriya, Godhania, Ranavaya, Hadadiya, Pashtariya |
| Rajsakha/Jethwa | Karavadra, Khunti, Tilak, Gorania, Chundavadra, Jethwa, Surya, Jog, Modedra, Selot, Selar, Pariya (Bhosiya), Bokhiria |
| Odedra | Visana, Ji (Odedra), Okhai, Tukadiya |
| Jadeja | Kadchha, Ratiya, Tarkhala, Kadegiya, Pipraniya, Mekhadiya, Kulranmiya |
| Vagh (Chudasama) | Bhalejia, Gorejiya |
| Parmar | Mahiyaria, Chatraviya, Liboriya, Kahaliya, Kotadiya, Jilaniya, Mosa, Mandera, Pata, Gorsera, Badeja, Chandela |
| Vadher/Rathod | Sharma, Sutreja, Sindhal, Padodariya, Chandesha, Dasa, Pandavadariya, Chanrodariya, Mahikya |
| Vada | Muliyashiya, Khimdaniya, Bapodra (Mashani), Amar, Agath, Mihikiya, Timmasiya, Bhetakiya |
| Chavda | Navadiya, Kothvada, Kothadiya, Padorodiya, Kodvara |
| Chauhan | Gareja |
| Vadar | Nandaniya, Nakura, Badhsa, Hilla, Jasiya, Bamaniya |
| Pathiar/Parihar | Thapaliya |
| Bhati | Bhutiya |