Karandikar

Karandikar is a surname of Indian origin, used primarily by Marathi-speaking communities in Maharashtra and Konkani-speaking communities in Goa. In Marathi and Konkani onomastics, the suffix -kar typically denotes origin, belonging, or association, which suggests that Karandikar originated as a toponymic or clan-based name. The precise etymology can vary among families, and the name may derive from different localities or lineages.

Geographic distribution: The name is most common in the western Indian states of Maharashtra and Goa, with concentrations in urban and rural centers along the Konkan coast and in major cities such as Pune and Mumbai, as well as Kolhapur and surrounding areas. Due to internal migration and diaspora, Karandikars can be found in other parts of India and abroad.

Variants and usage: Karandikar is typically transliterated from Marathi or Konkani into Latin script; spelling variations may occur in records because of transliteration differences across languages and historical periods.

Notable people: Individuals with the surname have been active in a range of fields, including academia, engineering, science, and public life in India. Given its relatively common usage, there is no single figure universally identified with the surname Karandikar.