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 most common in Thailand. It can occur as a variant:. Click here to see other potential spellings of Changlek.
How Common Is The Last Name Changlek? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 117,015th most frequently used last name in the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,851,040 people. This surname occurs mostly in Asia, where 100 percent of Changlek reside; 100 percent reside in Southeast Asia and 100 percent reside in Tai-Asia.
It is most commonly held in Thailand, where it is carried by 3,930 people, or 1 in 17,974. In Thailand it is mostly found in: Nan Province, where 14 percent live, Chonburi Province, where 10 percent live and Nakhon Ratchasima Province, where 10 percent live. Excluding Thailand this last name exists in 6 countries. It is also found in Malaysia, where 0 percent live and England, where 0 percent live.
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