Description:
The surname 'Wadkar' has its origin in the Marathi language and is derived from the word 'Vadakar'. It is a common surname among the Marathi people of India, especially in the states of Maharashtra and Goa. The Wadkar surname is believed to have originated from the Maratha Kshatriya caste of Maharashtra. Traditionally, the Wadkar surname was used by the members of the Maratha warrior class, who were the rulers of the region during the Maratha Empire. The Wadkar surname is also found among the Konkani-speaking people of Goa, who are believed to have migrated to the region from Maharashtra. Variations of the Wadkar surname include Wadke, Wadkar, Vadke, Vadkar, Vadkhe, Vadkhekar, and Vadkhekar.
