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History: The gotras associated with this surname are patwekar: aatreya, dadhich, dadich, kadvekar, malya and patwekar is associated with the gotra rathore. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tulja bhavani. Description: The surname Patwekar is mainly found among Marathi-speaking people in Maharashtra, India, especially within Hindu Brahmin communities like the Chitpavan Brahmins. The religion associated with PATWEKAR surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are brahmin and kshatriya. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi. This surname probably comes from the silk weaving or trading profession. "Patwekar" is related to "Patwa," which means silk thread or a silk merchant. Families with this surname were likely involved in making, selling, or crafting silk products. Although mainly linked to Brahmin communities, this surname or similar versions might also be found in other related communities in Maharashtra. The surname Patwekar is mainly found in India, especially in the state of Maharashtra. Therefore, Marathi, the official language of Maharashtra, is likely the language most often spoken by people with this surname. Because India has many languages, some Patwekar families might also speak Hindi, a common language throughout the country. Depending on their education or jobs, English could also be spoken in this surnames homes. These languages show the geographical and cultural background of this surname and how it exists in India today. The surname Patvekar has several variations, including Patwaikar, Patvaikar, Pudvekar, Pudwaikar, and Pudvaikar.
