History:

Dhondages widespread distribution probably reflects how people with this surname moved around historically. Its likely a mix of things: forced moves due to tough times (like wars or poverty), people choosing to move for better jobs or land, and where they settled based on what was available. The name itself might have changed slightly over time too.

Description:

Dhondage: This surname is mainly found among the Maratha community in India. The location of people with this surname might show links to certain areas in Maharashtra or families that moved from there. Looking at old documents and family records would help trace its history.

However, we can brainstorm some possibilities. Think of it like this: the name might have been shortened to "Dhond" over time, or the ending might have changed slightly, maybe to "Dhondagekar" (a common way to add a family identifier in some Indian names) or even "Dhondahe." But remember, these are just educated guesses.