Origin and History of BHANDRI

History:

The presence of people with this surname in various regions indicates that families with this surname may have moved for different reasons, such as economic opportunities or displacement from conflict.

The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, dadhich, kashyap, mammilla and rebaala. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tulja bhavani.

Description:

The surname Bhandari is typically linked to the Khas Brahmin community in Nepal and Uttarakhand, India. The religion associated with BHANDRI surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname are marathi and hindi.
Its also found within Nepals Chhetri community. Within these groups, this surname often identifies families with a history in administration or the military. The name itself comes from the Sanskrit word "bhandar," which means treasury or storehouse, implying that ancestors were once custodians of resources. Although primarily associated with these communities, migration has led to individuals with this surname to now be found in various communities throughout India and abroad.

The surname Bhandary has a few variations, including Bhandari and Bhaandari.