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SHAFAKAT Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,343rd

Most common surname in India

61

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Shafakat is a surname of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'shafaka,' which means 'to cover or protect.' The name is most commonly found in the Middle East and North Africa. The history of the name is unknown, but it is believed to have been derived from an ancient Arabic tribe or family. The name is also associated with the Islamic faith, as the word 'shafaka' is derived from the same root word as the Islamic term for prayer, 'shafka.' The culture and customs associated with the name vary depending on the region where it is found. In some areas, the name is associated with a sense of honor and respect, while in others it is viewed as a sign of wealth and status. Variations of the name include Shafik, Shafikat, Shafikah, and Shafikati.

State-wise distribution of people with SHAFAKAT surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for SHAFAKAT surname

Madhya Pradesh

35

Maharashtra state distribution for SHAFAKAT surname

Maharashtra

18

Bihar state distribution for SHAFAKAT surname

Bihar

7

Delhi state distribution for SHAFAKAT surname

Delhi

2

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for SHAFAKAT surname

Andhra Pradesh

1

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for SHAFAKAT surname

Uttar Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with SHAFAKAT surname

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People with the surname SHAFAKAT 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 SHAFAKAT surname

59 (92%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for SHAFAKAT surname

3 (5%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for SHAFAKAT surname

2 (3%)

Voters List

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