About Khandekar
The surname Khandekar is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Marathi-speaking people of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Khande," meaning "sword," and "kar," meaning "maker" or "user." Therefore, the surname Khandekar can be interpreted to mean "one who makes or uses swords." It is likely that the surname was originally associated with individuals who were involved in the profession of sword-making or were skilled swordsmen. Over time, the surname has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
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The surname Khandekar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khandekar 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 Khandekar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Khandekar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.