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PANDHONDE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,274th

Most common surname in India

130

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Pandhonde is a surname of Indian origin, belonging to the Maratha caste of Maharashtra. The name is derived from the Marathi words “pandh” and “honde” meaning “to rest” or “to take rest”. The Pandhondes are believed to have descended from a warrior of the Maratha Empire, who was granted the title of “Pandhonde” by the Maratha ruler. The Pandhondes have a long history and culture, and have been living in the same region since ancient times. They are known for their loyalty and courage, and were often employed as warriors in the Maratha army. The Pandhondes practice Hinduism and celebrate all major Hindu festivals. They are also known for their love of music and dance, and for their traditional cuisine. Variations of the name include Pandhonde, Pandhondi, Pandhondkar, and Pandhondkar.

State-wise distribution of people with PANDHONDE surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for PANDHONDE surname

Maharashtra

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Category-wise distribution of people with PANDHONDE surname

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People with the surname PANDHONDE 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 PANDHONDE surname

58 (72%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PANDHONDE surname

21 (26%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for PANDHONDE surname

2 (2%)

Voters List

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