About Deshmukh
The surname Deshmukh is of Indian origin and is commonly found in the state of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Marathi words "desh," meaning country or region, and "mukh," meaning leader or chief. Therefore, Deshmukh can be interpreted as "leader of the region" or "chief of the country." Historically, Deshmukhs were appointed as revenue collectors and administrators by the ruling powers, and the surname signifies their position of authority and responsibility.
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The surname Deshmukh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deshmukh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Deshmukh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Deshmukh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.