Hazarika
Hazarika was a Paik officer of Ahom Army under the Kingdom of Assam. Now the descendant's clans use it as a surname This is usually used among the people of Ahom and other caste which ancestors were Hazarika Officer.
Originally the title was conferred by the Ahom kingdom of medieval Assam. The Assamese community has a naming system which is loosely based on their ancestors' profession during Ahom kings' reign. During Ahom reign, Hazarika was commander over 1000 . The surname is common to Hindu and Muslim in Assam. The surname belongs to Bagh Hazarika whose wealthy descendants historically had extensive land holdings in Assam. The surname mostly belongs to the Ahom, Kalita, Chutia, Sonowal Kacharis, Koch. Some Kaibarta people have also started using the surname in recent times.Notable Hazarika people
- Jogendra Nath Hazarika, Indian politician, Chief Minister of Assam
- Bhupen Hazarika, Indian playback singer, lyricist, musician, singer, poet and film-maker
- Bagh Hazarika, 17th century figure from Assam
- Atul Chandra Hazarika, Assamese litterateur from Assam....
- Mrinal Hazarika
- Balaram Hazarika, Assamese animal tracker
- Pritam Hazarika, Indian cricketer
- Debananda Hazarika, Indian politician
- Dhruba Hazarika, Indian novelist
- Diganta Hazarika, actor
- Ayesha Hazarika, British/Scottish broadcaster/journalist and political commentator
