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LACHANI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,388th

Most common surname in India

16

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Lachan is a surname of Jewish origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'lachan,' meaning 'to eat.' It is most commonly found among Sephardic Jews, particularly those of Spanish and Portuguese descent. The history of the Lachan surname can be traced back to the 15th century, when Jews were expelled from Spain and Portugal. Many of these Jews settled in various parts of the Mediterranean, including Greece and Turkey, where the Lachan surname was adopted. The culture and customs of the Lachan surname are closely tied to the Jewish faith and culture. It is believed that the surname is derived from a biblical phrase, which translates to “to eat bread.” This phrase is often used to describe the practice of eating the traditional “bread of affliction” during the Passover holiday. Variations of the Lachan surname include Lachman, Lachmann, and Lachmanov. It is also sometimes spelled as Lachon or Lachanov.

State-wise distribution of people with LACHANI surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for LACHANI surname

Maharashtra

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Category-wise distribution of people with LACHANI surname

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People with the surname LACHANI 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.

Food Distribution Records category for LACHANI surname

7 (70%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for LACHANI surname

3 (30%)

Voters List

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