Thokchom


Thokchom is a sagei or title or surname specific to the Meitei/Meetei community of Manipur a state in the north eastern region of India. Thokchom belongs to the Moirang clans or Yek. moirang clans is bigest community of manipur

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The Thokchom surname is an old and popular/well known surname since ancient times. Presently, Thokchom Leikai are found in Mayang Imphal, Uchiwa, Keisamthong, Langthabal, Samurau, Wangoi, Yumnam huidrom, Sekmaijing, Moirang, Ningthoukhong, Charangpat, Kwakeithel, Singjamei and Keishampat. A village named Thokchom also exists in the Thoubal, kakching District in Manipur. However, they can be found in almost all the leikais and villages of Manipur. There is also a large population with the Thokchom surname in Cachar, Assam.