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ODHEKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,991st

Most common surname in India

413

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname Modhekar is of Marathi origin. It is a Brahmin surname derived from the Sanskrit word Modha, which means 'moon.' It is believed to have originated in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. The Modhekar family has traditionally been associated with the Brahmin caste. They are believed to have been one of the first Brahmin families to settle in the Konkan region. The Modhekar family has a long and rich history. Many members of the Modhekar family have held prominent positions in the government and in other fields. The Modhekar family is known for its strong sense of culture and tradition. They are known to follow strict customs and traditions and are very particular about their rituals and ceremonies. Variations of the surname Modhekar include Modak, Modh, Modhkar, Modhikar, and Modhiker.

State-wise distribution of people with ODHEKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for ODHEKAR surname

Maharashtra

99

Bihar state distribution for ODHEKAR surname

Bihar

3

Category-wise distribution of people with ODHEKAR surname

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People with the surname ODHEKAR 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 ODHEKAR surname

91 (89%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for ODHEKAR surname

9 (9%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for ODHEKAR surname

2 (2%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

ODHEKAR families worship RENUKA OF MAHUR as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The ODHEKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Deshastha, Brahmin, Deshastha Brahmin, Deshastha communities.

The ODHEKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

ODHEKAR families belong to the BHARADWAJ gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the ODHEKAR surname with 99 records (97.1%).

The ODHEKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

ODHEKAR is ranked #12991 in India with approximately 413 people bearing this surname.

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