History:
I wish I could provide a more concrete answer about how this surname spread and evolved through migration.
The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadhich, dadich, kashyap, marudramana and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tulja bhavani.
Description:
The surname Marodkar is common in the Marathi-speaking areas of India, especially Maharashtra. The religion associated with MARODKAR surname is hindu. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi.
It is usually linked to the Maratha community, a well-known warrior and farming group with a history of military strength. They also helped establish the Maratha Empire under Shivaji Maharaj. Within the Maratha community, surnames often point to ancestral villages, jobs, or titles. So, people with this surname probably come from a village or area named Marod.
The surname Marotkar has several variations, including Marodkar, Mrodkar, Maratkar, and Mrotkar.
