Origin and History of MALGUNDKAR

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadich, kashyap, malahari and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are ambabai, khandoba and tulja bhavani.

Description:

The surname Malgundkar is mainly used by Hindu Brahmins, particularly in the Konkan region of India. The religion associated with MALGUNDKAR surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are brahmin and deshastha brahmin. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi.
Its especially common among the Chitpavan Brahmin sub-caste. These Brahmins traditionally had important religious and social roles in the Konkan area. Many families with this surname can trace their roots back to the village of Malgund in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The suffix "-kar" shows a connection to that village.

The surname Malgundkar probably comes from the Indian subcontinent, particularly the state of Maharashtra. People with this surname likely speak Marathi and possibly Hindi. Marathi is probably the main language because it is closely linked to Maharashtra, where many surnames reflect village names or regional identities. Hindi is widely spoken in India and might also be used instead of Marathi, especially in cities or among families who have moved to other parts of India. These families might also speak the local language of where they now live.

The surname Malgund has a few variations, including Malgundkar, Mulgundkar, and Mulgund.