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DHANKA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

5,561st

Most common surname in India

9,746

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Dhankhas spread likely came from a mix of reasons. Wars or political messes might have forced families to move, scattering them far and wide. Picture families uprooted, settling in new places, keeping their family name. People also moved willingly, seeking better jobs or lives, establishing new communities and keeping this surname alive. These movements, both forced and voluntary, explain how this surname spread geographically, maybe even changing slightly in spelling or pronunciation over time.

Description:

Dhankhas variations are interesting! Dhankar is a close cousin, just a slight spelling tweak. Dhakkas a shorter version, perhaps a nickname that stuck. Dhanka is another possibility, losing a sound. These are educated guesses based on how names change over time.

State-wise distribution of people with DHANKA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for DHANKA surname

Maharashtra

1,275

Punjab state distribution for DHANKA surname

Punjab

402

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for DHANKA surname

Madhya Pradesh

161

Delhi state distribution for DHANKA surname

Delhi

72

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for DHANKA surname

Uttar Pradesh

48

Rajasthan state distribution for DHANKA surname

Rajasthan

36

Gujarat state distribution for DHANKA surname

Gujarat

25

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for DHANKA surname

Andhra Pradesh

4

Tamil Nadu state distribution for DHANKA surname

Tamil Nadu

4

Himachal Pradesh state distribution for DHANKA surname

Himachal Pradesh

3

Category-wise distribution of people with DHANKA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname DHANKA 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 DHANKA surname

1,331 (65%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for DHANKA surname

596 (29%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for DHANKA surname

107 (5%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The DHANKA surname is found across multiple communities including Barda, Gaderia communities.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the DHANKA surname with 1,275 records (62.8%).

DHANKA is ranked #5561 in India with approximately 9,746 people bearing this surname.

The DHANKA surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (62.8%), Punjab (19.8%), Madhya Pradesh (7.9%).

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