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Most common surname in India
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This surname is a fascinating one! Its likely of Germanic origin, meaning "peak" or "summit." Here are three variations you might find: Penke: The most common form, often found in Germany and Eastern Europe. Penck: A slightly altered spelling, perhaps influenced by regional pronunciation. Penken: This variation adds a "n" at the end, possibly reflecting a familys unique history or location.
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Andhra Pradesh
6,691
Tamil Nadu
158
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4,449
Food Distribution Records
2,398
Voters List
2
Farmer Beneficiary Records
The PENKE surname is found across multiple communities including Settibalija, Goud, Koli, Gowda, Kurmi communities.
The PENKE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.
PENKE families belong to the RECHERLA gotra.
Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the PENKE surname with 6,691 records (97.7%).
PENKE is ranked #4023 in India with approximately 14,381 people bearing this surname.
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