What does the Kulkarni surname mean?

The Kulkarni surname means "Village accountant". It is of Marathi origin and is predominantly found among Administrative communities in Maharashtra, Karnataka.

What caste or community is the Kulkarni surname from?

The Kulkarni surname is traditionally associated with the Administrative community. Traditional village accountant surname in Maharashtra, responsible for maintaining land and tax records.

Kulkarni Surname

“Village accountant”

AdministrativeMarathi OriginMarathi

History & Significance

Traditional village accountant surname in Maharashtra, responsible for maintaining land and tax records.

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Village accountant
Origin: Marathi
Language: Marathi
Category: Administrative

Regional Distribution

The Kulkarni surname is predominantly found in:

MaharashtraKarnataka

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