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CHAPALKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,247th

Most common surname in India

157

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Chapalkar surname is a Marathi Brahmin surname that originated in Maharashtra, India. The surname is derived from the word 'Chapal', which means 'a shield'. It is believed that the ancestors of the Chapalkar family were warriors who protected their land with shields. The original Chapalkar family was part of the Deshastha Brahmin community in Maharashtra. They were traditionally involved in religious and priestly activities. Over time, some members of the family branched out into other professions such as farming and trading. The Chapalkar family is known for its strong sense of cultural identity and tradition. They have a long history of celebrating festivals such as Diwali and Holi. They also have a strong commitment to education and have produced many successful professionals. The Chapalkar surname has many variations such as Chapalekar, Chapalkar, Chapalekar, and Chapalikar. The surname is also sometimes spelled as Chapalekar, Chapalkar, Chapalekar, and Chapalikar.

State-wise distribution of people with CHAPALKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for CHAPALKAR surname

Maharashtra

47

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for CHAPALKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

12

Jharkhand state distribution for CHAPALKAR surname

Jharkhand

3

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHAPALKAR surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHAPALKAR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname CHAPALKAR 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 CHAPALKAR surname

46 (73%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHAPALKAR surname

9 (14%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for CHAPALKAR surname

8 (13%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHAPALKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the CHAPALKAR surname with 47 records (74.6%).

The CHAPALKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

CHAPALKAR is ranked #13247 in India with approximately 157 people bearing this surname.

The CHAPALKAR surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (74.6%), Madhya Pradesh (19.0%), Jharkhand (4.8%).

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