Origin and History of NAMDEW

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadich, kashyapa, maadhava and raghu kula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and vithoba of pandharpur.

Description:

The surname Namdew, also spelled Namdev, is common among the Chhimpi caste in Maharashtra, India. The religion associated with NAMDEW surname is hinduism. The communities associated with this surname are mahar and kunbi. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi.
The Chhimpi community traditionally works as tailors and textile workers. Saint Namdev, who was himself a Chhimpi, greatly helped spread the Bhakti movements ideas throughout Maharashtra and other regions. As a result, many Chhimpi people adopted this surname to honor this surname and show their connection to his spiritual heritage. The surname reflects both caste identity and religious ties within this community.

The surname Namdev appears in these variations: Namdev, Namdeo, and Naamdev.