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CHOVAN Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,098th

Most common surname in India

306

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The origin of the Chovan surname is uncertain, but it is believed to be of Slovak origin. The name is derived from the Slovak word “čovať” which means “to hunt”. It is possible that the surname was originally a nickname for a hunter or someone who was skilled in hunting. The Chovan surname is found mainly in Slovakia, but also in other parts of Europe and the United States. The surname is also found in some parts of the Czech Republic and Poland. The Chovan family has a long history in Slovakia. The family has been documented in the region since the Middle Ages and is believed to have originated in the area of Nitra. The Chovan family was an influential and respected family in the region, and many of its members held important positions in the government and the church. The culture and customs of the Chovan family are similar to those of other Slovak families. They are a close-knit family, and they value loyalty and tradition. They are also known for their strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. Variations of the Chovan surname include Chovancova, Chovancak, Chovancova, Chovanec and Chovancova.

State-wise distribution of people with CHOVAN surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for CHOVAN surname

Maharashtra

30

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHOVAN surname

Tamil Nadu

29

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for CHOVAN surname

Madhya Pradesh

8

Bihar state distribution for CHOVAN surname

Bihar

2

Delhi state distribution for CHOVAN surname

Delhi

2

Punjab state distribution for CHOVAN surname

Punjab

1

Telangana state distribution for CHOVAN surname

Telangana

1

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for CHOVAN surname

Uttar Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHOVAN surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname CHOVAN 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.

Voters List category for CHOVAN surname

35 (47%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for CHOVAN surname

30 (41%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHOVAN surname

9 (12%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the CHOVAN surname with 30 records (40.5%).

The CHOVAN surname is written in MALAYALAM script.

CHOVAN is ranked #13098 in India with approximately 306 people bearing this surname.

The CHOVAN surname is found across 8 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (40.5%), Tamil Nadu (39.2%), Madhya Pradesh (10.8%).

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