History:

Puranik: This surnames spread probably shows how people moved around, both because they wanted to and because they had to. Things like looking for better farmland, jobs, or escaping war or hunger pushed people with this surname to move. Over time, this led to Puranik families in new places.

This Surname has Atri, Bhaaradwaj, Kashyapa, Kaushik, Shrivatsa, Kashyap Gotra. This Surname Worships Gopal krushna, Mhalsadevi of mhalsakore nashik, Khandoba-jejuri, Chandrala parmeshwari of sannati, Shakambari devi, Shakambari devi, Kuldevta.

Description:

Puranik: This surname is mainly found among Brahmins in India, especially those from Maharashtra and Goas Konkan region. While the specific sub-group can differ depending on family history, it strongly suggests a Brahmin background. It might appear in other related groups due to marriage or adoption, but its main link is to Brahmins.

This surname, Puranik, has interesting variations. You might see it as Puranikkar (suggesting a familys place of origin) or the shorter Purani. Sometimes, extra names get added like Puranik-Sharma or Puranik-Desai, depending on where this surname originated.