[1] The Kumhars derive their name from the Sanskrit word Kumbhakar meaning earthen-pot maker.

According to a legend prevalent among Kumhars Once Brahma divided sugarcane among his sons and each of them ate his share, but the Kumhara who was greatly absorbed in his work, forgot to eat.

A few days later, when Brahma asked his sons for sugarcane, none of them could give it to him, excepting the Kumhara who offered a full plant.

[5] (According to the 1879 Settlement Report of Sirsa and the 1915 Gazetteer of Ferozepur, many Kumhars in these districts were dedicated to agriculture, with some villages entirely owned and cultivated by them.

Concentrated around Abohar, they were officially recognized as "Bagri Kumhars" for their significant contributions to farming.

[9] In Rajasthan, Kumhars (also known as Prajapat) have six sub-groups namely Mathera, Kheteri, Marwara, Timria and Mawalia.

Khuntkati Kumhars are the original inhabitants of this place and their popular surnames are - Pal, Bhagat, Kumbhar, Bera, Pradhan and Chaudhary.

[11] The Kumhars of Chamba are expert in making pitchers, Surahis, vessels, grain jars, toys for entertainment and earthen lamps.

[12] There are Kumbhars who do not belong to Maratha clan lives in Maharashtra and have occupation of making idols and pots.

Hathretie Kumhars are called so because they traditionally moved the "chak" (potter's wheel) by hands ("hath").

[18] The Central Bureau of Statistics of Nepal classifies the Kumhar as a subgroup within the broader social group of Madheshi Other Caste.