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KADWEKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,343rd

Most common surname in India

61

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Kadwekar is an Indian surname derived from the Marathi language. It is a Brahmin surname, and is generally found in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
The Kadwekar surname is believed to have originated from the ancient Kadwekar dynasty, which was founded in the 11th century in the region of Konkan. The dynasty was founded by a powerful warrior named Dattaji Kadwekar, who was a descendant of the legendary King Shivaji. The dynasty was later overthrown by the Marathas and the Kadwekar family moved to the Deccan region. Culture and

Description:

Kadwekar families traditionally follow Hindu customs and traditions. They observe many Hindu festivals, such as Diwali, Holi, and Ganesh Chaturthi. They also practice caste-based marriage rituals.
The Kadwekar surname has several variations, such as Kadwe, Kadwekar, Kadwekar, and Kadwekar.

State-wise distribution of people with KADWEKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for KADWEKAR surname

Maharashtra

47

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KADWEKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

3

Category-wise distribution of people with KADWEKAR surname

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People with the surname KADWEKAR appear across 2 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 KADWEKAR surname

43 (86%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KADWEKAR surname

7 (14%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KADWEKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Kayastha, Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu, Kayastha Prabhu communities.

The KADWEKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the KADWEKAR surname with 47 records (94.0%).

The KADWEKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

KADWEKAR is ranked #13343 in India with approximately 61 people bearing this surname.

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