Choksi Surname
“Purity tester / Assayer of gold”
Merchant/Jeweller surnamesGujarati (chokshasi — pure, precise) origin · Gujarati
History & Significance
A Gujarati merchant surname denoting a specialist in testing the purity of gold and other precious metals. The Choksi community has been historically involved in the bullion, jewellery, and precious gem trade in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The name derives from the Gujarati 'choksas' meaning pure or precise.
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Find Choksi Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Purity tester / Assayer of gold
- Origin
- Gujarati (chokshasi — pure, precise)
- Language
- Gujarati
- Category
- Merchant/Jeweller
Regional Distribution
The Choksi surname is predominantly found in: