About Modak
The surname Modak is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among people of the Hindu community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "modaka," which refers to a type of sweet dumpling or a delicacy offered to deities in Hindu rituals. The surname Modak is often associated with individuals who are believed to have a connection with the culinary profession or are descendants of families involved in the preparation and distribution of modak sweets.
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The surname Modak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Modak based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Modak is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Modak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Modak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.