Answer

Yes, there are Oswal Jains with the surname “Gandhi.”

In Jain communities, especially among Oswal Jains, surnames often developed from:

• family occupation,
• place of origin,
• gotra or clan identity,
• social title,
• or traditional community usage.

The surname Gandhi is found among different Indian communities, including some Jain families. Traditionally, “Gandhi” is often associated with people connected with trade, especially dealing in perfumes, groceries, or merchant activity, though usage varies by region and family history.

Explanation

Among Oswal Jains, surnames such as Gandhi, Shah, Mehta, Doshi, Parekh, Sanghvi, Bhandari, and others may be used by different families. A surname alone does not always determine:

• sect: Śvetāmbara or Digambara,
• specific Jain sub-community,
• gotra,
• or exact ancestral origin.

So, a person with the surname Gandhi may be Jain, and may be Oswal Jain, but this usually needs confirmation from family tradition, community records, or elders.

Takeaway

Gandhi can be an Oswal Jain surname, but the surname by itself is not enough to confirm full lineage, gotra, or sect. Family tradition is the best source for confirmation.