Description:
The Nagothakar surname is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The Nagothakar surname is derived from the Marathi words 'Nag' (meaning cobra) and 'Thakar' (meaning protector). This suggests that the original bearers of the surname were protectors of cobras. The Nagothakar surname is found mainly among the Marathi-speaking communities in India. It is also found among the Konkani-speaking communities in Goa and the Konkan region. The Nagothakar surname is associated with the Maratha caste. People with this surname are believed to have been warriors who fought in the Maratha wars of the 17th and 18th centuries. Variations of the Nagothakar surname include Nagothkar, Nagotkar, and Nagotkar.
