Patnaik (also spelled: Pattanayak, Pattanaik, Pattnayak, Chau Patnaik) is a native Odia surname found in states like Odisha, northeastern districts of Andhra Pradesh and southern districts of West Bengal in India. This surname is mainly found in Karana community of Odisha. Tadhau Karana servitors of Jagannath Temple, Puri belonging to Karana community mainly use the title "Pattanayaka". Historically, Deula Karana servitors of Jagannath Temple, Puri also used the title of “Pattanayaka” alongside titles like “Pattajoshi” and “Paricha”.
Notable people with the surname include:
On the 11th day of Asadha krsna paksa Balasri brought Deula-karana Madhu Pattanayaka Pattajosi Paricha (Chief Supervisor of the Jagannath temple) and Kasi Rajaguru.