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CHAKI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

6,623rd

Most common surname in India

7,682

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Chaki: This surnames spread was likely a mix of things. Forced moves, maybe from wars or political messes, scattered people with this surname to new places. Imagine big moves forcing families to restart in new homes. People also moved willingly, seeking better jobs or land. Over many years, this led to this surname popping up in different areas. Where people settled – city or countryside – also affected how common this surname became in each place. The exact history of these moves and settlement choices is key to understanding how this surname spread.

Description:

Available information is insufficient to link it to specific groups.

This surname, Chaki, has a fascinating history! Variations likely arose from spelling changes across different places and languages. For example, "Chaky" is a simple phonetic shift. Adding a suffix, like "Chakia," might indicate family origins or location. A different writing system could also lead to a spelling like "Caki." These are just possibilities; the actual variations depend on the surnames specific history.

State-wise distribution of people with CHAKI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for CHAKI surname

Uttar Pradesh

1,114

West Bengal state distribution for CHAKI surname

West Bengal

255

Jharkhand state distribution for CHAKI surname

Jharkhand

96

Gujarat state distribution for CHAKI surname

Gujarat

18

Bihar state distribution for CHAKI surname

Bihar

15

Delhi state distribution for CHAKI surname

Delhi

15

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHAKI surname

Tamil Nadu

14

Maharashtra state distribution for CHAKI surname

Maharashtra

10

Mizoram state distribution for CHAKI surname

Mizoram

4

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHAKI surname

Andhra Pradesh

3

Category-wise distribution of people with CHAKI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname CHAKI 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 CHAKI surname

1,124 (71%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for CHAKI surname

299 (19%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHAKI surname

169 (11%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHAKI surname is found across multiple communities including Kathiawari Memon communities.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest concentration of the CHAKI surname with 1,114 records (72.2%).

CHAKI is ranked #6623 in India with approximately 7,682 people bearing this surname.

The CHAKI surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Uttar Pradesh (72.2%), West Bengal (16.5%), Jharkhand (6.2%).

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