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BEKE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,260th

Most common surname in India

144

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Beke is believed to be of English origin.
The Beke family is believed to have originated in the English county of Kent. The first recorded spelling of the family name is believed to be that of William Beke, which was dated 1273, in the 'Hundred Rolls of Kent', during the reign of King Edward I, known as 'The Hammer of the Scots', 1272-1307.

Description:

The Beke family is believed to have been a prominent family in the Kent region of England. They were involved in various aspects of public life, including military service and politics.
The Beke family is believed to have had a strong sense of tradition and loyalty to their family. They were also known to be generous and hospitable.
Common variations of the Beke surname include Beek, Beke, Beak, Beake, Beakes, Beakman, Beakman, Beakmen, Beakmens, and Beekmans.

State-wise distribution of people with BEKE surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for BEKE surname

Maharashtra

8

Jharkhand state distribution for BEKE surname

Jharkhand

7

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for BEKE surname

Andhra Pradesh

4

Assam state distribution for BEKE surname

Assam

1

Delhi state distribution for BEKE surname

Delhi

1

Tamil Nadu state distribution for BEKE surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with BEKE surname

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People with the surname BEKE appear across 3 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.

Food Distribution Records category for BEKE surname

18 (82%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for BEKE surname

3 (14%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BEKE surname

1 (5%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

BEKE families worship KHANDOBAOF JEJURI and AMBABAI OF KOLHAPUR as their Kuldevta (family deities).

The BEKE surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Deshastha, Brahmin, Deshastha Brahmin, Karnataka Brahmin, Deshastha communities.

The BEKE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

BEKE families belong to the JAMDAGNI gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the BEKE surname with 8 records (36.4%).

The BEKE surname is written in MARATHI script.

BEKE is ranked #13260 in India with approximately 144 people bearing this surname.

The BEKE surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (36.4%), Jharkhand (31.8%), Andhra Pradesh (18.2%).

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