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BAAKU Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,201st

Most common surname in India

203

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname BAAKU is of African origin, and is found mainly in the countries of Ghana and Nigeria.
The surname BAAKU is believed to have originated from the Akan people of Ghana, who were known for their gold and copper mining. The Akan people were also known for their craftsmanship, and the name BAAKU is thought to be derived from the Akan word for “goldsmith”.

Description:

The Akan people were known for their strong sense of community and family values. It is believed that the surname BAAKU was adopted by those who wanted to honour their ancestors and maintain their identity within the Akan community.
In Ghana and Nigeria, the surname BAAKU is often associated with wealth and prosperity. It is also believed that those who carry the surname BAAKU are blessed with good luck and fortune.
BAAKU is sometimes spelled as BAKU, BAKOO, BAKO, or BAKUO.

State-wise distribution of people with BAAKU surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for BAAKU surname

Andhra Pradesh

14

Tamil Nadu state distribution for BAAKU surname

Tamil Nadu

6

Gujarat state distribution for BAAKU surname

Gujarat

2

Maharashtra state distribution for BAAKU surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with BAAKU surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname BAAKU appear across 2 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Voters List category for BAAKU surname

16 (70%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for BAAKU surname

7 (30%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The BAAKU surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali communities.

The BAAKU surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

BAAKU families belong to the CHANDRA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the BAAKU surname with 14 records (60.9%).

The BAAKU surname is written in TELUGU script.

BAAKU is ranked #13201 in India with approximately 203 people bearing this surname.

The BAAKU surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (60.9%), Tamil Nadu (26.1%), Gujarat (8.7%).

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