Origin and History of KHANDHAR

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, dadhich, kandhalla, mudgal and raghu kula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tulja bhavani.

Description:

The surname Khandhar is mainly linked to the Lohana community, a trading group that began in the Sindh region (now in Pakistan) and is common in Gujarat, India. The religion associated with KHANDHAR surname is hindu. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is kashmiri.
Its especially found within the Kutchi Lohana subgroup. These communities have traditionally been involved in trade and business. The prevalence of this surname among them indicates that ancestors may have come from certain regions or had specific jobs.

The surname Khandhar probably comes from India, indicating links to areas where Indo-Aryan languages are common. People with this surname likely speak Gujarati, suggesting they may have originated in Gujarat. Hindi, a widely spoken language in India, is also likely to be spoken. Depending on how families migrated, Marathi might be another language spoken, especially in regions near Gujarat. Because English is used in Indian schools and government, it is also likely spoken by families with this surname, particularly by younger people and those living in cities.

The surname Khandar has several variations, including Khandharia, Khandheria, Khandher, Khandare, Khondhar, and Khondhare. Khandekar is also a variation of this surname. Possibly related variations include Khandoo and Khonde.