Parekh (Indian) is a surname similar to Parikh.
It is an Indian surname mainly used in the Hindu and Jains in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Jains are considered Kshatriyas as they are descendants of King Shrenik.
They assess or examine metals and jewels like gold, silver and diamonds.
Also, Oswals and Porwal Banias have clans called Parekh.