History:
The gotras associated with this surname are angira, dadhich, kadvekar, mavanulla and sandapala. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tulja bhavani.
Description:
The surname Sangvekar is common among Konkani speakers from the coastal areas of Maharashtra and Goa in India, especially the Gaud Saraswat Brahmins (GSB). The religion associated with SANGVEKAR surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are brahmin and kshatriya. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is marathi.
The name probably comes from the village of Sangav. The "-kar" ending suggests that a person comes from that village. GSBs are known for their work in trade, farming, and temple duties. Because of past migrations, people with this surname may also live in other parts of India and the world, wherever GSB communities have settled. This surname shows a geographical origin in the Konkan region.
The surname Sangvekar probably comes from Maharashtra, a state in India. Because of this, many people with this surname speak Marathi, which shows the areas language history. Since people have moved around India and to other countries, its also likely that many Sangvekars speak Hindi, the most common language in India. People also often use English, especially those who live in cities or have moved to English-speaking countries for school or work.
The surname Sangvikar has several variations, including Sangavekar, Sanghvi, Sanghavi, Sangwai, and Sangvhi.
