Amonkar

Amonkar is a surname of Indian origin, most commonly found among Konkani-speaking communities along the Konkan coast of western India, particularly in Goa and parts of Maharashtra. The name is also present among diaspora communities abroad, reflecting patterns of migration from the Konkan region.

Etymology and form: The surname ends with the element -kar, which is common in Marathi and Konkani names and typically indicates origin from a place or region. The root Amon may derive from a place name or an ancestral locality, but detailed historical derivation is not widely documented in accessible reference works. As with many Konkan and Marathi surnames, the form suggests a toponymic or locality-based origin.

Geographic distribution: In India, Amonkar is most often associated with Goa and adjacent Konkan districts of Maharashtra, with smaller clusters in urban centers such as Mumbai and Pune. Global migration patterns have led to communities bearing the name in countries with Indian diaspora presence, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and other regions.

Variations and related names: Surname variants may arise through transliteration and regional pronunciation, leading to forms such as Amankar or Amanorkar in some records. These variations reflect the broader pattern of Konkani and Marathi surnames that use the -kar suffix.

Notable people: There is no widely documented list of notable individuals with the surname Amonkar in major reference sources. The name appears relatively uncommon in global public and historical records.

See also: Konkan region surnames; Marathi and Konkani onomastics.