History:

This surname likely originates from the Kandhar region, suggesting an ancestral connection to that area. Individuals bearing this surname may have migrated from Kandhar to other parts of the Indian subcontinent due to economic opportunities, political instability, or social factors. Over time, as families settled in new locations, variations in pronunciation and spelling might have contributed to the evolution of this surname.

The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are ganesha and shiva.

Description:

This surname is a relatively uncommon Indian surname mainly found in the Marathi-speaking areas of Maharashtra, India. The religion associated with KANDARKAR surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are brahmin and kshatriya. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi.
Its usually linked to the Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) community, a well-known group historically involved in administrative and military positions. Some members of the Daivadnya Brahmin community, traditionally goldsmiths, might also use this surname. The name probably comes from a place name, perhaps a village named Kandara or a similar-sounding place, with the suffix "-kar" showing where someone lives or comes from.

Here are the variations of the surname: Khandarkar, Kandharkar, and Kandarkar.