Origin and History of SATAPATI

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SATAPATI is an Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word satapati, which means “lord of a hundred” or “ruler of a hundred”. It is most commonly found among the Konkani-speaking people of India, especially those from the West Coast of India. The origin of the surname is unclear, but it is believed to have been adopted by the Konkani people during their migration to the West Coast of India. The earliest known records of the surname date back to the 11th century, when a Satapati family is mentioned in the records of the Kadamba Dynasty. The culture and customs of the Satapati people vary from region to region in India. In some areas, the surname is used as an honorific title, while in others it is used as a surname. In some cases, the surname is also used as an occupational title, as it was used by the rulers of the Kadamba Dynasty. Variations of the surname include Satapathy, Satpathy, Satpati, Satpate, Satpatiyar, Satpatiya, Satpatiwala, Satpatiwal, and Satpatiwala.