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PATANKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

1,781st

Most common surname in India

34,306

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Patankar is a surname that likely originated in the Konkan region of western India. This surname suggests a connection to the Patan, a historical city in Gujarat. The spread of this surname could be linked to historical migrations and trade routes that connected the Konkan region to Gujarat and other parts of India. The Patankars may have migrated for economic opportunities, religious reasons, or political upheavals. The surnames evolution might also reflect the assimilation of different cultural influences and the adoption of new practices over time.

This Surname has Bharadwaj, Bhaaradwaj, Sankhyayan, Binda Gotra. This Surname Worships Bramhanath Kuldevta.

Description:

Patankar is a surname commonly found in the Konkan region of western India, particularly in Maharashtra and Goa. This surname is associated with the Brahmin community, specifically the Chitpavan Brahmin sub-caste.

Here are few notable Indian personalities with the surname and their professions: Dr. S.V. Patankar: Renowned scientist and engineer. , Dr. D.A. Patankar: Professor and researcher in fluid mechanics. , Dr. A.D. Patankar: Professor and researcher in computational fluid dynamics. , Dr. V.S. Patankar: Professor and researcher in mechanical engineering. , Dr. R.V. Patankar: Professor and researcher in chemical engineering. , Dr. S.P. Patankar: Professor and researcher in electrical engineering. , Dr. M.V. Patankar: Professor and researcher in civil engineering. , Dr. G.V. Patankar: Professor and researcher in computer science. , Dr. N.V. Patankar: Professor and researcher in mathematics. , Dr. P.V. Patankar: Professor and researcher in physics.

This surname is a fascinating one! Its a bit like a puzzle, with variations that hint at its history. Here are three possibilities: Patankar, Patanker, and Patankar-Desai.

State-wise distribution of people with PATANKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for PATANKAR surname

Maharashtra

5,172

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for PATANKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

2,533

Lakshadweep state distribution for PATANKAR surname

Lakshadweep

406

Gujarat state distribution for PATANKAR surname

Gujarat

125

Tamil Nadu state distribution for PATANKAR surname

Tamil Nadu

51

Delhi state distribution for PATANKAR surname

Delhi

27

Bihar state distribution for PATANKAR surname

Bihar

15

Jharkhand state distribution for PATANKAR surname

Jharkhand

13

Karnataka state distribution for PATANKAR surname

Karnataka

1

Rajasthan state distribution for PATANKAR surname

Rajasthan

1

Category-wise distribution of people with PATANKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname PATANKAR appear across 4 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 PATANKAR surname

6,225 (75%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PATANKAR surname

1,894 (23%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for PATANKAR surname

221 (3%)

Voters List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for PATANKAR surname

4 (0.0%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

PATANKAR is the only known surname recorded in 2 gotras: SANKHYAYAN, BINDA.

Frequently Asked Questions

PATANKAR families worship BRAMHANATH as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The PATANKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

PATANKAR families belong to multiple gotras including BHARADWAJ, BHAARADWAJ, SANKHYAYAN, BINDA, SAANKHYAYAN.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the PATANKAR surname with 5,172 records (62.0%).

The PATANKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

PATANKAR is ranked #1781 in India with approximately 34,306 people bearing this surname.

The PATANKAR surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (62.0%), Madhya Pradesh (30.4%), Lakshadweep (4.9%).

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