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BODANKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,192nd

Most common surname in India

212

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Bodankar surname is believed to have originated in the Konkan region of western India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Bodhana', which means 'to know'.
The Bodankar surname has been around for centuries, with records of its usage dating back to the 16th century. It was first used by the Deshastha Brahmin community, who are believed to have migrated from the Konkan region to other parts of India.

Description:

The Deshastha Brahmin community is known for its strong values and traditions. The Bodankar surname is associated with the community's traditional values and culture.
The Deshastha Brahmin community has a number of customs associated with the Bodankar surname. One such custom is that the eldest son of the family is expected to take on the surname.
The Bodankar surname has a number of variations, including Bodankar, Bodhankar, Bodhanker, Bodhankar, Bodhanker, and Bodhankar.

State-wise distribution of people with BODANKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for BODANKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

115

Tamil Nadu state distribution for BODANKAR surname

Tamil Nadu

11

Maharashtra state distribution for BODANKAR surname

Maharashtra

6

Category-wise distribution of people with BODANKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname BODANKAR appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for BODANKAR surname

103 (78%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BODANKAR surname

18 (14%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for BODANKAR surname

11 (8%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The BODANKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Teli communities.

The BODANKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the BODANKAR surname with 115 records (87.1%).

The BODANKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

BODANKAR is ranked #13192 in India with approximately 212 people bearing this surname.

The BODANKAR surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (87.1%), Tamil Nadu (8.3%), Maharashtra (4.5%).

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