History:

Akhanis spread likely involved a mix of people choosing to move and being forced to move. People might have sought better jobs or escaped problems, creating new Akhani communities. This could have happened slowly over many generations or quickly due to specific events. Sadly, forced movements due to war, political unrest, or persecution also played a role, drastically changing where this surname was found. Where this surname settled depended on things like available resources, who people already knew, and the political situation.

Description:

This surname, Akhani, might have variations like Akhan (a shorter form) or Akhanian/Akhaniyan (with added suffixes). These are likely possibilities based on how surnames often change over time.