History:

Kasadekars widespread distribution likely reflects migration and settlement patterns. Famines, wars, or political unrest in India might have forced families with this surname to different regions. People with this surname may have also moved voluntarily for better jobs or living conditions, perhaps to cities or new farmland. Where they settled depended on resources, existing communities, and government land policies. Minor spelling changes in this surname or related names within families might have occurred over time.

Description:

Kasadekar: This surname is mainly found among Marathi-speaking people in Maharashtra, India. The surnames popularity might differ across Maharashtra, possibly linking it to certain towns or areas.

But, thinking about how names change over time, we might see a shorter version like "Kadekar," losing the "sa." Or maybe "Kasadek," leaving off the "ar." Adding a prefix or suffix is also possible, depending on where the family comes from, but I need more information to guess what that might be.