History:
The surname Karanke is believed to have originated in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'Karan', which means 'doer'.
The Karanke surname is believed to have been in existence since the 12th century. The earliest known record of the name is in the form of a copper plate inscription dated 1258 AD, which mentions the name of a certain 'Karanke'.
Description:
The Karanke surname is associated with the Kshatriya caste of North India. People bearing this surname are believed to have descended from the warrior class of ancient India.
The Karanke surname is associated with certain customs and traditions. These include the practice of having an elder brother or sister perform the marriage rituals of a younger sibling. The eldest son of a Karanke family is also expected to perform the last rites of his parents.
The Karanke surname has many variations, including Karanki, Karankar, Karanker, Karankarai, and Karankari.
