There are
763
Hegdes in the USA
Hegde is the
30570th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hegde

AnantHegde

Anant Kumar Hegde is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has served as a Member of Parliament and has held several ministerial positions in the Government of India.

AshokHegde

Ashok Hegde is an Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his work in the Kannada film industry. He has directed films like 'Alemaari' and 'Jatta'.

VishwanathHegde

Vishwanath Hegde Kageri is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has served as a Member of Legislative Assembly and has held several ministerial positions in the Government of Karnataka.

K.S.

K. S. Hegde was an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress. He served as a Member of Parliament and as the first Chief Minister of the state of Karnataka.

B.V.

B. V. Vasanth Kumar Hegde is an Indian cricketer who played for the Karnataka cricket team. He represented India in international cricket as well.

AshaHegde

Asha Hegde is an Indian actress who has appeared in Kannada films. She is known for her roles in movies like 'Agnisakshi' and 'Mathad Mathad Mallige'.

SrinivasHegde

Srinivas Hegde is an Indian writer and poet, known for his contributions to Kannada literature. He has received several awards for his literary works.

VeereshaHegde

Veeresha Hegde is an Indian cricketer who represented the Karnataka cricket team. He played as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.

PrakashHegde

Prakash Hegde is an Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his work in the Kannada film industry. He has directed movies like 'Aa Karaala Ratri' and 'Oggarane'.

MuraliHegde

Murali Hegde is an Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his work in the Kannada film industry. He has directed movies like 'Bombe Helutaite' and 'Love 24x7'.

Hegde Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Hegde is of Indian origin and is commonly found in the coastal regions of Karnataka, India. The name Hegde is derived from the Kannada word 'hegde' which means 'village head' or 'chief'. Historically, Hegdes were responsible for the administration and management of villages in the region.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Hegde is primarily found in the coastal regions of Karnataka, India. It is most commonly found in the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada. There are also significant populations of Hegdes in other parts of India and in various countries around the world where people of Indian origin have migrated.
VariationsVariations of the surname Hegde include Hedge, Hegade, and Hegadi.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname Hegde have migrated to various parts of India and to countries around the world, particularly to countries with significant Indian diaspora populations like the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The migration has been driven by factors such as education, employment opportunities, and family reunification.