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LATKE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,091st

Most common surname in India

1,313

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Latke. This surname is a fascinating one, hinting at a history of movement and adaptation. The name itself suggests a connection to the culinary world, perhaps even a family known for their potato dishes. The spread of this surname could be linked to the global trade in potatoes, with individuals carrying this name migrating to new lands where this versatile vegetable thrived. Its also possible that the surname evolved over time, with variations arising from different pronunciations or spellings in different regions.

This Surname has Vasishtha Gotra. This Surname Worships Prabhakar Kuldevta.

Description:

This surname is a fascinating one! Its likely of Dutch origin, meaning "small lake." Here are three variations you might find: Latke: The most common form. Latka: A slight spelling variation. Latkey: A less common, but still valid, spelling.

State-wise distribution of people with LATKE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for LATKE surname

Maharashtra

862

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for LATKE surname

Madhya Pradesh

116

Gujarat state distribution for LATKE surname

Gujarat

2

Tamil Nadu state distribution for LATKE surname

Tamil Nadu

2

Category-wise distribution of people with LATKE surname

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People with the surname LATKE 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 LATKE surname

773 (79%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for LATKE surname

201 (20%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for LATKE surname

8 (1%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

LATKE families worship PRABHAKAR as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The LATKE surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha communities.

The LATKE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

LATKE families belong to the VASISHTHA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the LATKE surname with 862 records (87.8%).

The LATKE surname is written in MARATHI script.

LATKE is ranked #12091 in India with approximately 1,313 people bearing this surname.

The LATKE surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (87.8%), Madhya Pradesh (11.8%), Gujarat (0.2%).

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