Changlek Surname
Approximately 3,937 people bear this surname
Changlek Surname User-submission:
The Changlek surname means 'smith', a 'worker in metals', or 'blacksmith, who developed the techniques needed to make metal tools'. The use of changlek as an occupational surname dates back to the times when inherited surnames were still unknown.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 3,930 | 1:17,974 | 1,401 |
| Malaysia | 2 | 1:14,747,112 | 316,340 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1:9,846,757 | 347,448 |
Changlek Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The Changlek surname means 'smith', a 'worker in metals', or 'blacksmith, who developed the techniques needed to make metal tools'. The use of changlek as an occupational surname dates back to the times when inherited surnames were still unknown. Although the name is derived from a common occupation, many later Changlek had no connection to that occupation, but adopted or were given the surname precisely because of its commonness. Variations of the surname Changlek also remain very common. Surnames relating to smiths and blacksmiths are found across the world.
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Where Does The Last Name Changlek Come From? nationality or country of origin
Changlek is borne by more people in Thailand than any other country or territory. It can occur as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Changlek? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 117,015th most frequent family name on earth. It is borne by around 1 in 1,851,040 people. Changlek is mostly found in Asia, where 100 percent of Changlek are found; 100 percent are found in Southeast Asia and 100 percent are found in Tai-Asia.
This surname is most common in Thailand, where it is borne by 3,930 people, or 1 in 17,974. In Thailand it is most common in: Nan Province, where 14 percent reside, Chonburi Province, where 10 percent reside and Nakhon Ratchasima Province, where 10 percent reside. Outside of Thailand this surname is found in 6 countries. It also occurs in Malaysia, where 0 percent reside and England, where 0 percent reside.
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