What does the Deshpande surname mean?

The Deshpande surname means "State accountant". It is of Marathi origin and is predominantly found among Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Karnataka.

What caste or community is the Deshpande surname from?

The Deshpande surname is traditionally associated with the Brahmin community. Brahmin surname indicating the role of state accountant or revenue officer in historical Maharashtra.

Deshpande Surname

“State accountant”

Also spelled: Deshpandey

Brahmin surnamesMarathi origin · Marathi

History & Significance

Brahmin surname indicating the role of state accountant or revenue officer in historical Maharashtra.

What is the Gotra for Deshpande?

Deshpande 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 Deshpande families:

Jamadagni Atri Mudgala

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Meaning & Origin

Meaning: State accountant
Origin: Marathi
Language: Marathi
Category: Brahmin

Regional Distribution

The Deshpande surname is predominantly found in:

Maharashtra Karnataka

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