Karkey Surname
Approximately 62 people bear this surname
Karkey Surname User-submission:
The name Karki means revenue officer derived from the word "Kar" meaning tax in Nepali. Karkis have always been an integral part of the Nepalese Army and have contributed significantly in the field of law, banking and finance and other government services.
Read More About This SurnameKarkey Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 52 | 1:14,751,257 | 245,013 |
| Liberia | 8 | 1:551,067 | 25,208 |
| Nepal | 1 | 1:28,480,956 | 22,413 |
| Turkey | 1 | 1:77,821,422 | 191,047 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 1:8,369,781 | 355,680 |
Karkey Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The name Karki means revenue officer derived from the word "Kar" meaning tax in Nepali. Karkis have always been an integral part of the Nepalese Army and have contributed significantly in the field of law, banking and finance and other government services.
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Where Does The Last Name Karkey Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Karkey (Marathi: करकेय) is more frequently found in India than any other country/territory. It may occur as:. For other possible spellings of Karkey click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Karkey? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 2,436,415th most commonly occurring family name throughout the world, held by approximately 1 in 117,541,063 people. It is mostly found in Asia, where 87 percent of Karkey reside; 85 percent reside in South Asia and 85 percent reside in Indo-South Asia.
The surname Karkey is most commonly occurring in India, where it is carried by 52 people, or 1 in 14,751,257. In India it is mostly found in: Assam, where 85 percent reside, Arunachal Pradesh, where 6 percent reside and Bihar, where 2 percent reside. Outside of India it occurs in 3 countries. It also occurs in Liberia, where 13 percent reside and Nepal, where 2 percent reside.
Phonetically Similar Names
Karkey Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Karkey in the Marathi language | ||
| करकेय | karakeya | - |
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