Phadte
फडते
Village headman or chief
KonkaniGoa
Caste / Clan
Goan Hindu
Historical Profession
Village administration
Spelling Variants
Phadtare, Phatak
Related Surnames
Kankonkar
One from the Konkan region
Sinai
Lord Shiva devotee (from Shreenath)
Verenkar
One from the village Verna in Goa
Nabar
Scribe or writer (from Persian nawab-related)
Kerkar
One from the village Keri
Sardessai
Chief desai or head landlord
Menezes
Portuguese noble family name
Rebello
Rebel (Portuguese origin)