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CHALLU Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,352nd

Most common surname in India

52

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname CHALLU is derived from the ancient Latin word 'Cale,' which means 'strong.'
The surname CHALLU is believed to have originated in the Basque region of Spain. During the Middle Ages, it was a common surname among Basque people.

Description:

The Basque culture is a unique mix of Spanish and French influences. It is known for its strong sense of identity and its traditional music, dance, and cuisine.
Basque people have a strong sense of tradition and custom. They are known for their traditional clothing, such as their red berets, and their traditional dances, such as the jota.
The surname CHALLU has many variations, including CHALLO, CHALLOS, CHALOS, and CHALUS.

State-wise distribution of people with CHALLU surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHALLU surname

Andhra Pradesh

18

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHALLU surname

Tamil Nadu

7

Maharashtra state distribution for CHALLU surname

Maharashtra

2

Category-wise distribution of people with CHALLU surname

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People with the surname CHALLU 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 CHALLU surname

14 (52%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for CHALLU surname

13 (48%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHALLU surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

CHALLU families belong to the SWAMIN GAUTAM gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the CHALLU surname with 18 records (66.7%).

The CHALLU surname is written in KASHMIRI script.

CHALLU is ranked #13352 in India with approximately 52 people bearing this surname.

The CHALLU surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (66.7%), Tamil Nadu (25.9%), Maharashtra (7.4%).

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