Question 1

Who is the Kuldevta (family deity) worshipped by DEKANI families?

Accepted Answer

DEKANI families worship BHAVANI and KHANDOBA and TULJA BHAVANI as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Is DEKANI a caste-based or profession-based surname, and what does it represent?

Accepted Answer

DEKANI is classified as a PLACE-based surname because it is historically associated with DHARWAD,KARNATAKA.

Question 3

Which communities in India carry the DEKANI surname?

Accepted Answer

The DEKANI surname is found across multiple communities including Bhavsar Kshtriya communities.

Question 4

Do people from different religions use the DEKANI surname?

Accepted Answer

The DEKANI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 5

What are the gotras found among DEKANI families?

Accepted Answer

DEKANI families belong to multiple gotras including DULAABHA, ANGIRAS, DANOLI, KASHYAP, MUDGAL, RAGHUKULA.

Question 6

Which state has the highest number of people with the DEKANI surname?

Accepted Answer

Gujarat has the highest concentration of the DEKANI surname with 4 records (80.0%).

Question 7

In which scripts is the DEKANI surname written?

Accepted Answer

The DEKANI surname is written in MARATHI, KONKANI scripts.

Question 8

How common is the DEKANI surname in India?

Accepted Answer

DEKANI is ranked #12687 in India with approximately 717 people bearing this surname.

Origin and History of DEKANI

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