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LIKHE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,113th

Most common surname in India

291

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Likhe is derived from the Sanskrit word, 'Likhita,' which means 'written.'
The surname Likhe is believed to have originated in India, where it is still found today. It is most common in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.

Description:

The surname Likhe is associated with the Hindu caste system, and is most commonly found among the Brahmin and Kshatriya castes.
The surname Likhe is often used as a title to denote respect and honor. It is also sometimes used to refer to a person's profession, such as a scribe or a writer.
Variations of the surname Likhe include Likhit, Likhita, Likhitam, and Likhitamaya.

State-wise distribution of people with LIKHE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for LIKHE surname

Maharashtra

110

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for LIKHE surname

Madhya Pradesh

32

Gujarat state distribution for LIKHE surname

Gujarat

2

Delhi state distribution for LIKHE surname

Delhi

1

Category-wise distribution of people with LIKHE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname LIKHE appear across 5 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 LIKHE surname

115 (79%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for LIKHE surname

25 (17%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for LIKHE surname

3 (2%)

Voters List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for LIKHE surname

1 (1%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for LIKHE surname

1 (1%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The LIKHE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

LIKHE families belong to the YAJNAVALKYA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the LIKHE surname with 110 records (75.9%).

The LIKHE surname is written in MARATHI script.

LIKHE is ranked #13113 in India with approximately 291 people bearing this surname.

The LIKHE surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (75.9%), Madhya Pradesh (22.1%), Gujarat (1.4%).

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