History:
The gotras associated with this surname are agasthya, dadich, kashyap, mudgal and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tulja bhavani.
Description:
The surname Pagarkar is mainly found in Maharashtra, India, and is common among Marathi speakers. The religion associated with PAGARKAR surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are maratha and kunbi. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is marathi.
Specifically, this surname is associated with the Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) community, a unique group within the Marathi population known for their historical roles in administration and the military. The surname probably started as a job-related name, possibly for a village administrator or someone who handled tax collection, as "pagar" means salary or payment. While this surname is mainly found among CKPs, its worth noting that other communities in Maharashtra might also have this surname.
The surname Pagarkar, which is common in India, especially in Maharashtra, likely has roots in that region. Marathi is the language most Pagarkar individuals speak. Because of historical and cultural ties, some Pagarkars probably speak Hindi, a major language in India. How often English is used depends on each persons education and job, which reflects how English is used in Indian society for business and higher education. However, Marathi is still the main language that identifies the Pagarkar community.
The surname variations include Pagarkar, Pagarkara, and Pagarkars.
