Phagiwala a jain surname or not
Phagiwala is basically a family / place‑based surname (likely linked to the Phagi area near Jaipur), not a specifically “Jain-only” surname.
In Jainism, a person does not become Jain or non‑Jain because of surname. Many surnames are shared across Hindus, Jains, and others. So:
- Some people with surname Phagiwala may be Jain.
- Some others with the same surname may follow other religions.
- Jain identity is based on following Jain dharma and family tradition, not on the last name.
If you want to know about a specific family (like “Are we Jains?”), the right way is to check your own family tradition, your local Jain sangh/derasar, or elders.
For a simple explanation on surnames and Jain identity, you can read more here: