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Meaning & History
Hegde means the Headman of the village. Hegde or Heggade Pergade is a surname from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kasargod district of Kerala and Karnataka in India. It is found amongst Hindus of the Bunt community, Jain bunt community, Havyaka Brahmins, Vokkaligas in Karnataka.Hegde or Hegade is a surname from coastal Karnataka in India which is found in different communities and castes. It is found among Hindus of the Vokkaliga, Bunt community, Brahmins and Jains. The name derives from the Old Kannada word Pergade which means chief.The word Hegde is derived from the old Kannada word Pergade, which means chief.