History:

The gotras associated with this surname are n/a, danoli, kashyap, mudgal and nagekar is associated with the gotra raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, nagesh maharudra and tulja bhavani.

Description:

Nagekar is a surname often found among Hindu communities in the Konkan region of India, especially in Maharashtra and Goa. The religion associated with NAGEKAR surname is hindu. The community associated with this surname is khatik. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi.
This surname is linked to the Daivadnya Brahmin community, also called Sonar or স্বর্ণকার (Swarnakar), because they traditionally worked as goldsmiths and jewelers. This community has a strong presence along the coast and is known for its unique cultural practices. The surname likely comes from a place name, perhaps a village named Nage or something similar. The suffix "-kar" suggests someone who lives in or comes from that place.

The surname Nagekar is common in the Indian state of Maharashtra and among the Goan community. As a result, people with this surname likely speak Marathi and Konkani. Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra. Konkani is spoken in Goa, as well as parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala. Because of migration and diaspora, some Nagekars may also speak English, Hindi, or other regional Indian languages, depending on where they live now and their family history.

Here are few notable Indian personalities with the surname and their professions: Here are some Indian personalities with the surname Nagekar: , 1. Chandrakant Nagekar: Artist , 2. Baba Nagekar: Spiritual Leader , 3. Datta Nagekar: Musician , 4. Prashant Nagekar: Professor , 5. Rajesh Nagekar: Engineer.

The surname Nagarkar has several variations, including Nageker, Nagekur, Nagvekar, Nagewkar, and Nagayekar. This surname may also be related to Nagar or Nagrikar, depending on how the sounds have changed over time.