Narvekar

Narvekar is a surname commonly found among individuals belonging to the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community, primarily located in the Indian states of Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The surname is believed to be derived from the village of Narve, also spelled Naroa or Narvem, in Goa. It is a locational surname, meaning it originated from a person's place of origin or residence. Families with the Narvekar surname are often associated with specific Gotras (lineages) and Kuladevatas (family deities) within the GSB community. Historical records and family genealogies can provide further information about the origins and ancestry of individuals bearing this surname. The prevalence of the surname is concentrated in the Konkan region of India.