History:
The gotras associated with this surname are angira, dadhich, kashyap, mudgal and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani mata of tuljapur, khandoba and tulja bhavani.
Description:
Chilkewar is a fairly rare Indian surname, mostly found in Maharashtra. The religion associated with CHILKEWAR surname is hindu. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is marathi.
Its typically linked to the Maratha community, especially the Kunbi Maratha sub-caste. The Kunbi Marathas are an agricultural group with a history in farming. Surnames such as this surname often come from old jobs, place names, or personal traits. Even though the name is most common among Marathas, where surnames are found can change over time because of people moving around and changes in society. So, while its most strongly tied to the Maratha Kunbi, people with this surname may also be in similar communities in Maharashtra.
The surname "Chilkhaw" has several variations, including Chilke, Chilkey, Chilkevar, Chilakewad, Chilake, Chilak, Chilkevad, Shilke, Shilkey, Shilkewad, Shilkhaw, and Shilkevar.
