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CHIKKALAKI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,041st

Most common surname in India

363

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

CHIKKALAKI is a surname of Indian origin. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'Chikalaka', meaning 'small' or 'little'. It is commonly found among the Brahmin community in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The history of the Chikkalaki surname is closely linked to the history of the Brahmin community in India. It is believed that the Chikkalaki family migrated to the south of India in the 10th century AD and settled in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. They were believed to be of great religious importance and were respected for their knowledge of the Vedas. The culture and customs of the Chikkalaki family are closely linked to the Brahmin culture. They follow the ancient Vedic traditions and customs, such as the practice of chanting mantras, performing puja and observing various festivals. Variations of the Chikkalaki surname include Chikkamma, Chikkanna and Chikkalu.

State-wise distribution of people with CHIKKALAKI surname

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Jharkhand state distribution for CHIKKALAKI surname

Jharkhand

47

Maharashtra state distribution for CHIKKALAKI surname

Maharashtra

4

Karnataka state distribution for CHIKKALAKI surname

Karnataka

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHIKKALAKI surname

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People with the surname CHIKKALAKI 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHIKKALAKI surname

50 (96%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for CHIKKALAKI surname

2 (4%)

Voters List

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