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Origin and History of VAKIL

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Most common surname in India

9,379

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

VAKIL: This surname likely originated in Persia, where it was associated with legal professionals. The spread of this surname can be attributed to both forced and voluntary migrations. Forced migrations, such as those during the Mughal Empire, saw many Vakils relocate to India. Voluntary migrations, driven by trade and economic opportunities, further contributed to the surnames presence in various parts of India and beyond. The surnames evolution may have been influenced by local pronunciations and adaptations over time.

Description:

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

State-wise distribution of people with this surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Bihar

Bihar

1,011

Maharashtra

Maharashtra

766

Gujarat

Gujarat

592

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

354

Delhi

Delhi

192

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

112

Telangana

Telangana

103

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

92

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

16

Jharkhand

Jharkhand

14

Category-wise distribution of people with this surname

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Food Distribution Records

2,038

Food Distribution Records

Voters List

872

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records

389

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Investor & Taxpayer Records

1

Investor & Taxpayer Records

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