Kaluarachchy Surname
Approximately 10 people bear this surname
Kaluarachchy Surname User-submission:
The Kaluarachchi surname, traditionally called as Kalu-Arachchi, means 'black governor'. The surname was an influential post in the native headmen system in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) during the colonial era. Appointed by the Government Agent. The holder had much control over the people of the area and wielded quasi-judicial powers since he was responsible to keep the peace, carry out revenue collection and assist in judicial functions.
Read More About This SurnameKaluarachchy Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 9 | 1:4,093,955 | 205,175 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1:20,808,560 | 18,521 |
Kaluarachchy Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The Kaluarachchi surname, traditionally called as Kalu-Arachchi, means 'black governor'. The surname was an influential post in the native headmen system in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) during the colonial era. Appointed by the Government Agent. The holder had much control over the people of the area and wielded quasi-judicial powers since he was responsible to keep the peace, carry out revenue collection and assist in judicial functions.
Appointments were non-transferable and usually hereditary, made to locals, usually from wealthy influential families loyal to the British Crown.
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Where Does The Last Name Kaluarachchy Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Kaluarachchy is more frequently found in Canada than any other country or territory. It can be found as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Kaluarachchy? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 6,063,924th most widespread family name on earth It is held by approximately 1 in 728,754,592 people. The surname is mostly found in The Americas, where 90 percent of Kaluarachchy are found; 90 percent are found in North America and 90 percent are found in Anglo-North America.
The last name Kaluarachchy is most frequently held in Canada, where it is borne by 9 people, or 1 in 4,093,955. In Canada Kaluarachchy is most common in: Ontario, where 100 percent reside. Apart from Canada it exists in one country. It is also found in Sri Lanka, where 10 percent reside.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaluarachch | 96 | 1 | / |
| Kaluarachchi | 92 | 18,395 | / |
| Kaluarachchie | 88 | 9 | / |
| Kalurachchi | 87 | 6 | / |
| Kaluaracchi | 87 | 1 | / |
| Kaluarrachchie | 85 | 1 | / |
| Kaluarachi | 82 | 6 | / |
| Kaluaratchi | 78 | 384 | / |
| Galearachchi | 75 | 1 | / |
| Gallearachchi | 72 | 365 | / |
| Galaaragchaa | 58 | 1 | / |
| Calvaraci | 57 | 1 | / |
| Galragchaa | 55 | 32 | / |
| Galarraga Ochoa | 52 | 1 | / |
| Clark Ch | 50 | 1 | / |
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