What does the Apte surname mean?

The Apte surname means "Of Apta". It is of Marathi village name origin and is predominantly found among Brahmin communities in Maharashtra.

What caste or community is the Apte surname from?

The Apte surname is traditionally associated with the Brahmin community. A Chitpavan Brahmin surname from the Konkan coast.

Apte Surname

“Of Apta”

Also spelled: Phadke, Bapat

Brahmin surnamesMarathi village name origin · Marathi

History & Significance

A Chitpavan Brahmin surname from the Konkan coast.

What is the Gotra for Apte?

Apte families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 3 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Apte families:

Atri Savarna Taittiriya

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Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Of Apta
Origin: Marathi village name
Language: Marathi
Category: Brahmin

Regional Distribution

The Apte surname is predominantly found in:

Maharashtra

Related Surnames

GokhaleOf Gokhal

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