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RETHREKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,751st

Most common surname in India

653

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname Retrekkar is of Indian origin and is found mainly in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The name is derived from the Marathi language and is derived from the words ‘Rettu’ meaning ‘red’ and ‘Kara’ meaning ‘stone’. The literal translation of the name is ‘red stone’. The Retrekkar surname is believed to have originated from a family of warriors who were part of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. They were known for their bravery and valor in battle and were given the title of ‘Retrekkar’. The Retrekkar surname is associated with various customs and traditions in the state of Karnataka. One of the most important customs is the practice of ‘Gurukulam’, where the eldest son of the family is expected to take care of the family’s ancestral property. The Retrekkar surname has many variations, such as Retrekar, Rettikar, Rettekkar, Retikar, and Retkar. The most common variations are Retrekar and Rettikar. The Retrekkar surname is found mainly in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The surname is also found in other countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

State-wise distribution of people with RETHREKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for RETHREKAR surname

Maharashtra

57

Category-wise distribution of people with RETHREKAR surname

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People with the surname RETHREKAR 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 RETHREKAR surname

44 (77%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for RETHREKAR surname

12 (21%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for RETHREKAR surname

1 (2%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The RETHREKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the RETHREKAR surname with 57 records (100.0%).

The RETHREKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

RETHREKAR is ranked #12751 in India with approximately 653 people bearing this surname.

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