Dwarkanath Kotnis

Family Name: The character 柯 originally refers to the handle of an axe or a branch of a tree. The surname 柯 has multiple origins. One theory suggests it derives from the Ji (姬) clan, descendants of King Wen of Zhou. Another theory posits that it originated from the place name 柯邑, with residents adopting the name. Additionally, there is a theory that 柯 is a surname adopted by members of minority ethnic groups.