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Origin and History of KANEKAR

5,332nd

Most common surname in India

10,294

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Kanekar. This surname likely originated in the Konkan region of western India. Its possible that people with this surname migrated from the Konkan region to other parts of India, perhaps due to trade, religious reasons, or seeking better opportunities. The surname might have also evolved over time, with variations appearing in different regions.

This Surname has Bhaaradwaj Gotra.

Description:

Kanekar is a surname commonly found in the Marathi-speaking communities of Maharashtra, India. This surname is often associated with the Konkan region, particularly the coastal areas. It is also found among the Chitpavan Brahmin community, known for their scholarly traditions.

This surname is most commonly found in India, and the languages spoken by people with this surname are likely to be Marathi, Hindi, and English.

This surname is a fascinating one! Its likely of Indian origin, possibly meaning "someone who works with sugarcane." Here are three variations you might find interesting: Kanekar: This is the most common spelling. Kanekar: This variation uses a different spelling for the final syllable. Kanekar: This version adds a "h" to the end, which is a common practice in some regions.

State-wise distribution of people with KANEKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for KANEKAR surname

Maharashtra

3,140

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KANEKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

363

Delhi state distribution for KANEKAR surname

Delhi

14

Goa state distribution for KANEKAR surname

Goa

12

Lakshadweep state distribution for KANEKAR surname

Lakshadweep

8

Bihar state distribution for KANEKAR surname

Bihar

6

Gujarat state distribution for KANEKAR surname

Gujarat

5

Jharkhand state distribution for KANEKAR surname

Jharkhand

2

Karnataka state distribution for KANEKAR surname

Karnataka

2

Category-wise distribution of people with KANEKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Food Distribution Records category for KANEKAR surname

3,068

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KANEKAR surname

450

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for KANEKAR surname

34

Voters List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for KANEKAR surname

1

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KANEKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Karhade, Kayastha, Vaishya Vani, Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu, Brahmin, Karhade, Konkani Brahmins, Maharashtra Brahmins, Kayastha Prabhu communities.

The KANEKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

KANEKAR families belong to multiple gotras including BHAARADWAJ, SAANKHYAYAN.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the KANEKAR surname with 3,140 records (88.4%).

The KANEKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

KANEKAR is ranked #5332 in India with approximately 10,294 people bearing this surname.

The KANEKAR surname is found across 9 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (88.4%), Madhya Pradesh (10.2%), Delhi (0.4%).

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