Hegde

Hegde
Family name
Meaning	toponymic; literally "Head of the fort"
Region of origin	India
Language(s) of origin	Sanskrit

Hegde or Hegade is a surname from coastal Karnataka in India which has several origins from different communities. It is found among Hindus of the Tuluva Bunts, Brahmins and Jains.^[1]

Etymology

The word "Hegade" is derived from the words "hegg" ("head") and "gaḍ" ("fort"); thus, it means "head of the fort".

During the period of the Vijayanagara Empire, the warriors who used to protect a fort were called Hegades or Hegdes. It was a title used by the Tulu speaking Tuluva Bunt chieftains of South Canara district.Apart from Tuluvas, Hegde is also used as a surname by the Madhwas and Havyaka Brahmin, Ramakshatriya (Kotegar), Vokkaligas (in Shimoga), Kurubas of Mandya and Mysore. Hegde is also the name of a village in Kumta, Karnataka.

The following is a list of notable people with last name Hegde.

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