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Most common surname in India
People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database
The surname Gurkan is of Turkish origin.
The surname Gurkan is believed to have originated in the region of Anatolia in modern-day Turkey. It is derived from the Turkish word 'gurk' which means 'hero'.
The Gurkan surname is associated with a strong sense of family, loyalty, and honor.
The Gurkan surname is traditionally passed down from father to son.
Variations of the Gurkan surname include Gürkan, Gürkhan, Gurhan, and Gürhan.
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Tamil Nadu
21
Andhra Pradesh
8
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People with the surname GURKANI 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.
21 (72%)
Voters List
8 (28%)
Food Distribution Records
The GURKANI surname is found across multiple communities including Maheshwari communities.
Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the GURKANI surname with 21 records (72.4%).
GURKANI is ranked #13367 in India with approximately 37 people bearing this surname.