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OLAKH Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,186th

Most common surname in India

218

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Lakh is derived from the Sanskrit word laksh, meaning ‘mark’ or ‘distinguishing sign’.
The Lakhs are an ancient Hindu caste found mainly in northern India and parts of Pakistan. They are believed to have descended from the ancient Kshatriyas, the warrior caste.

Description:

The Lakhs are predominantly Hindu and follow the Hindu religion and customs. They are mainly engaged in farming and agricultural activities.
The Lakhs observe many of the Hindu customs and rituals, such as celebrating festivals, performing pujas, and observing fasts.
There are several variations of the surname Lakh, such as Lakhani, Lakhwani, Lakhotiya, and Lakhawat.

State-wise distribution of people with OLAKH surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for OLAKH surname

Maharashtra

64

Gujarat state distribution for OLAKH surname

Gujarat

22

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for OLAKH surname

Madhya Pradesh

4

Punjab state distribution for OLAKH surname

Punjab

3

Telangana state distribution for OLAKH surname

Telangana

3

Category-wise distribution of people with OLAKH surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname OLAKH 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 OLAKH surname

58 (60%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for OLAKH surname

25 (26%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for OLAKH surname

13 (14%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The OLAKH surname is found across multiple communities including Jat communities.

The OLAKH surname is primarily associated with the Sikh religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the OLAKH surname with 64 records (66.7%).

OLAKH is ranked #13186 in India with approximately 218 people bearing this surname.

The OLAKH surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (66.7%), Gujarat (22.9%), Madhya Pradesh (4.2%).

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