Konde is a name and surname found worldwide mainly in Africa, Asia, and USA. It is also found in Maharashtra state of India. Some of them belong to Maratha caste whereas some to other castes. In case of surname Konde with Maratha caste have originated from Konde Deshmukh.
Konde Deshmukh is one of the Royal Maratha 96k surnames. Deshmukh is honourary title in the Maratha Community. Royal 96k clans used to marry with these Deshmukhs within 96k and apart it.
Konde deshmukhs are from a village of Khed Shivapur and from various other parts of pune district. Some of Konde families of Khed Shivapur moved to Dhamankhel village in junnar taluka of pune district around 1800.