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Origin and History of DHANKA
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State wise Statistics
Category wise Statistics
Similar Surnames
6,431st
Most common surname in India
14,747
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 this surname
from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra
1,275

Punjab
402

Madhya Pradesh
161

Delhi
72

Uttar Pradesh
48

Rajasthan
36

Gujarat
25

Andhra Pradesh
4

Tamil Nadu
4

Himachal Pradesh
3
Category-wise distribution of people with this surname
from iMeUsWe Database

1,331
Food Distribution Records

596
Farmer Beneficiary Records

107
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