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JHALKI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,393rd

Most common surname in India

11

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname JHALKI is derived from the Hindi word ‘jhalki’, which means ‘a spark or flame’.
The JHALKI surname is believed to have originated in India, and is thought to have been used by a tribe of warriors in the region.

Description:

The JHALKI surname is associated with a sense of pride and honour, and is often associated with brave and courageous individuals.
It is believed that members of the JHALKI family are expected to uphold certain customs and traditions, such as respect for elders and loyalty to their family.
The JHALKI surname can also be spelt in various ways, such as JHAKLI, JHALAKI, JHALKE, JHALKEE and JHALKI.

State-wise distribution of people with JHALKI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for JHALKI surname

Maharashtra

7

Bihar state distribution for JHALKI surname

Bihar

2

Tamil Nadu state distribution for JHALKI surname

Tamil Nadu

2

Category-wise distribution of people with JHALKI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname JHALKI 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 JHALKI surname

5 (45%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for JHALKI surname

4 (36%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for JHALKI surname

2 (18%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

JHALKI families worship LAXMINARSINHA as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The JHALKI surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Deshastha, Deshastha Brahmin communities.

The JHALKI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

JHALKI families belong to the KASHYAP gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the JHALKI surname with 7 records (63.6%).

The JHALKI surname is written in MARATHI script.

JHALKI is ranked #13393 in India with approximately 11 people bearing this surname.

The JHALKI surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (63.6%), Bihar (18.2%), Tamil Nadu (18.2%).

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