History:
The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadich, kashyap, mavanulla and raghu. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.
Description:
The surname Nandvikar is mainly found among Hindus in India, especially in the state of Maharashtra. The religion associated with NANDVIKAR surname is hindu. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is marathi.
Its common among the Deshastha Brahmin community, a well-known sub-caste historically involved in administration and scholarship. Deshastha Brahmins are divided into smaller groups based on gotra and family traditions, and this surname would be tied to specific family lines within this larger community. These families probably came from or were linked to a place called Nandvik, or a similar-sounding name, since "-kar" usually indicates origin or residence. Genealogical records and community directories could offer more exact connections.
The surname Nandvikar has several variations, including Nandavikar, Nandivkar, and Nandavkar.
