Taunk also spelled Taank / Tank/ Tak is a surname found in people and diaspora of Indian sub-continent. Apart from India the usage of last name is largely in found in diaspora in USA and UK. The last name is found largely among communities of North West Indian States like
Gujarat
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Rajasthan
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Punjab
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Haryana
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People with surname
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Ashk Ali Tak (born 1956), Indian politician, member of the Rajya Sabha representing Rajasthan
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Suresh Tak
Suresh Tak is a businessman and a member of the 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly representing the constituency of Kishangarh.https://myneta.info/rajasthan2018/candidate.php?candidate_id=4086, title=Suresh Tak Profile He won representation to ...
(born 1962), Indian politician, member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
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Saawan Kumar Tak
Saawan Kumar Tak (9 August 1936 – 25 August 2022) was an Indian film director, producer, and lyricist. He directed many Hindi films, including successful films like ''Saajan Bina Suhagan'', '' Souten'', ''Souten Ki Beti'', ''Sanam Bewafa'', ' ...
(born 1936), Indian film director
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Surnames of Indian origin
Indian surnames