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NALEKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,018th

Most common surname in India

386

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Nalekar is an Indian surname. It has its origins in the Marathi language, and is derived from the word nalekar, which means 'carpenter'.
The Nalekar family is believed to have originated in the Konkan region of India, and is believed to have been in existence since the 12th century. The earliest recorded members of the family were the Nalekar kings, who ruled the region from the 12th to the 15th century.

Description:

The Nalekar family is traditionally associated with carpentry and woodworking, and the members of the family are usually skilled craftsmen. They are also known for their hospitality and generosity.
The Nalekar family follows the traditional Hindu customs and practices. They celebrate all the major Hindu festivals, such as Diwali, Holi and Navratri.
The surname Nalekar is also sometimes spelled as Nalkar, Nalikar, and Nalikar.

State-wise distribution of people with NALEKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for NALEKAR surname

Maharashtra

89

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for NALEKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

51

Category-wise distribution of people with NALEKAR surname

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People with the surname NALEKAR appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for NALEKAR surname

109 (78%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for NALEKAR surname

26 (19%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for NALEKAR surname

5 (4%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The NALEKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Karhade, Brahmin, Karhade communities.

The NALEKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

NALEKAR families belong to multiple gotras including ATRI, VASISHTHA.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the NALEKAR surname with 89 records (63.6%).

The NALEKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

NALEKAR is ranked #13018 in India with approximately 386 people bearing this surname.

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