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GURAKHE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,026th

Most common surname in India

378

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Gurakhe surname is an ethnic name of the Gurung people of Nepal, a Himalayan ethnic group. The name is derived from the word “gurung”, which means “mountain people”. The Gurung people are believed to have originated from Tibet and migrated to Nepal in the 8th century. The Gurung people are traditionally known for their bravery and courage in battle. They are also known for their hospitality and their strong sense of community. They are also known for their skill in weaving and for their traditional music. The Gurakhe surname is also found among the people of the Magar ethnic group, who are closely related to the Gurung. The Gurakhe surname is believed to have originated from the name of a prominent Gurung leader. The name is also found among other Himalayan ethnic groups such as the Tamang, Sherpa, and Thakali. Variations of the Gurakhe surname include Gurung, Gurunga, Gurungi, and Gurungo.

State-wise distribution of people with GURAKHE surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for GURAKHE surname

Maharashtra

252

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GURAKHE surname

Madhya Pradesh

4

Category-wise distribution of people with GURAKHE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname GURAKHE 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 GURAKHE surname

222 (87%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GURAKHE surname

33 (13%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for GURAKHE surname

1 (0.4%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

GURAKHE families worship BHAVAI as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The GURAKHE surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha communities.

The GURAKHE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

GURAKHE families belong to the DURVAS gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the GURAKHE surname with 252 records (98.4%).

The GURAKHE surname is written in MARATHI script.

GURAKHE is ranked #13026 in India with approximately 378 people bearing this surname.

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