History:

DANDAPATH: This surnames spread was a mix of people choosing to move and being forced to move. Better jobs, land, or living conditions might have drawn some to new places. Others may have been pushed by wars, disasters, or political problems, settling where they could. The exact history of this surnames spread needs more study.

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This surnames variations are interesting! Dropping the h gives us Dandapat, a simpler form. We could also split it into two words, Danda Path, maybe hinting at a place name. Or, we might see a shorter version like Danapat.