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LASHKARA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,375th

Most common surname in India

29

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Lashkara surname is believed to have originated in India, and is most commonly found among people of Punjabi descent.
The surname is believed to have originated during the Sikh Empire, when the Khalsa, or Sikh military, was formed. The surname is thought to have been adopted by those who served in the military, and is derived from the Punjabi word “lashkar”, which means “army”.

Description:

The Lashkara surname has become a symbol of pride for those who bear it, and is often associated with strength and courage.
In some parts of India, the surname is used as a title of respect for those who have served in the military.
The surname is sometimes spelled as “Lashkar” or “Laskar”.

State-wise distribution of people with LASHKARA surname

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Rajasthan state distribution for LASHKARA surname

Rajasthan

6

Maharashtra state distribution for LASHKARA surname

Maharashtra

2

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for LASHKARA surname

Andhra Pradesh

1

Tamil Nadu state distribution for LASHKARA surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with LASHKARA surname

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People with the surname LASHKARA 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.

Voters List category for LASHKARA surname

9 (90%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for LASHKARA surname

1 (10%)

Food Distribution Records

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