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LACHAKA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,110th

Most common surname in India

294

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Lachakas are a Hindu caste found mainly in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan in India. Their traditional occupation is that of farming, although many have now moved into other professions. The origin of the Lachaka caste is unclear, although they are believed to have originated in the Rajputana region of India. Some scholars believe that the Lachakas are descended from the Rajputs, while others believe that they are of mixed Rajput and tribal ancestry. The culture of the Lachakas is similar to other Hindu castes in India. They practice many of the same customs and traditions, and are known for their hospitality and generosity. The language of the Lachakas is Gujarati, although some also speak Hindi. Variations of the Lachaka surname include Lachhiram, Lachhwani, Lachhwaniya, and Lachhwaniyas.

State-wise distribution of people with LACHAKA surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for LACHAKA surname

Maharashtra

222

Tamil Nadu state distribution for LACHAKA surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with LACHAKA surname

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People with the surname LACHAKA 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 LACHAKA surname

190 (85%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for LACHAKA surname

31 (14%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for LACHAKA surname

2 (1%)

Voters List

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