Origin and History of KAMARKAR

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, danoli, kashyap, kamarkar and rushipalla. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.

Description:

Kamarkar is a somewhat rare Indian surname, mainly found among the Marathi-speaking people of Maharashtra, India. The religion associated with KAMARKAR surname is hindu. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi.
Its particularly common among the goldsmith caste, also called Sonar or Daivadnya Brahmin. Historically, this community specialized in making gold ornaments and jewelry. This surname probably comes from the Sanskrit word "Karmara," which means craftsman or artisan, reflecting their traditional work. While this surname is mainly connected to the Daivadnya Brahmin, similar names might sometimes be seen in other closely related artisan communities in Maharashtra. However, its main connection is still with the goldsmith sub-caste.

The surname "Kamarkar" has several variations, including Kamarkhar, Karmarkar, Karmakar, Kamarcar, and Kamarcarc.