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KESALKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,273rd

Most common surname in India

131

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Kesalkar is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kesal', which means 'brave'.
The Kesalkar surname is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra during the 16th century. It is believed that the family was part of the Maratha warrior class, and the surname was adopted by members of the family who distinguished themselves in battle.

Description:

The Kesalkar family is known for its strong sense of loyalty and honor. They are also known for their hospitality and generosity.
The Kesalkar family follows traditional Hindu customs and rituals. They celebrate all major Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Navratri.
The surname Kesalkar is also spelled as Kesalkar, Keshalkar, Keshalkar, Keshalkar, and Keshalekar.

State-wise distribution of people with KESALKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KESALKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

76

Maharashtra state distribution for KESALKAR surname

Maharashtra

34

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for KESALKAR surname

Andhra Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with KESALKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname KESALKAR appear across 3 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 KESALKAR surname

95 (86%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KESALKAR surname

12 (11%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for KESALKAR surname

4 (4%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The KESALKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Teli communities.

The KESALKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the KESALKAR surname with 76 records (68.5%).

The KESALKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

KESALKAR is ranked #13273 in India with approximately 131 people bearing this surname.

The KESALKAR surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (68.5%), Maharashtra (30.6%), Andhra Pradesh (0.9%).

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