Answer

Yes, Gangerwal and Gangwal are generally treated as different Jain gotras/surnames, though they sound similar and may sometimes be confused in pronunciation or spelling.

Explanation

In Jain communities, especially among merchant and regional Jain groups, gotra or surname names often developed from:

• ancestral lineage,
• place of origin,
• clan identity,
• traditional community records.

Gangwal is a well-known Jain surname/gotra in several Jain communities.

Gangerwal is also used as a distinct surname/gotra, and it should not automatically be assumed to be the same as Gangwal only because the names sound close.

Important Note

For matters like marriage, gotra matching, or community lineage, the final confirmation should be taken from:

• your family elders,
• community genealogical records,
• your local Jain samaj records,
• traditional bhaat/barot records, where followed.

Takeaway

Gangerwal and Gangwal should be considered different unless your specific family/community records show a shared origin.