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SOFI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

2,693rd

Most common surname in India

22,184

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

SOFI. This surname is a fascinating one, with a history that reflects both forced and voluntary migrations. Early records suggest this surname originated in a specific region, likely due to a shared occupation or geographical feature. Over time, individuals bearing this surname migrated for various reasons, including economic opportunities, political upheaval, and religious persecution. These migrations led to the surnames spread across different countries and continents, with each new location contributing to its evolution and variations. The surnames current distribution reflects these historical movements, offering a glimpse into the journeys of those who carried it.

Description:

This surname is a fascinating one! Its got a strong history and a few interesting variations. Lets see, theres the classic, traditional form, then a more modern twist with a slight spelling change, and finally, a unique variation thats a bit more uncommon but still very much connected to the original.

State-wise distribution of people with SOFI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Jammu and Kashmir state distribution for SOFI surname

Jammu and Kashmir

2,940

Himachal Pradesh state distribution for SOFI surname

Himachal Pradesh

1,756

Tamil Nadu state distribution for SOFI surname

Tamil Nadu

313

Maharashtra state distribution for SOFI surname

Maharashtra

73

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for SOFI surname

Madhya Pradesh

62

Delhi state distribution for SOFI surname

Delhi

28

Bihar state distribution for SOFI surname

Bihar

21

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for SOFI surname

Uttar Pradesh

18

Karnataka state distribution for SOFI surname

Karnataka

16

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for SOFI surname

Andhra Pradesh

14

Category-wise distribution of people with SOFI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname SOFI appear across 4 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for SOFI surname

4,720 (90%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for SOFI surname

344 (7%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for SOFI surname

187 (4%)

Food Distribution Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for SOFI surname

3 (0.1%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Frequently Asked Questions

The SOFI surname is found across multiple communities including Kashmiri Pandit, Kashmiri Muslims, Hindu Gujjar, Bakarwal Gujjar communities.

The SOFI surname is primarily associated with the Islam religion.

Jammu and Kashmir has the highest concentration of the SOFI surname with 2,940 records (56.1%).

SOFI is ranked #2693 in India with approximately 22,184 people bearing this surname.

The SOFI surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Jammu and Kashmir (56.1%), Himachal Pradesh (33.5%), Tamil Nadu (6.0%).

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