SRIKI Origin of surname
SRIKI, SREKI
Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a toponymic (derived from a geographic name of a town, city, region or country). Surnames that are based on place names do not always testify to direct origin from that place, but may indicate an indirect relation between the name-bearer or his ancestors and the place, such as birth place, temporary residence, trade, or family-relatives.
Sriki and Sreki are variants of the family names Cheriqui and Cheriki, based on Xerica/Cherika, an old fortress between Saragossa and Valencia in Spain. The Arabic name of the locality is Chariqa. They are also associated with Sharquia, the Arabic for eastern Spain. Other variants of the family names comprise Chrequi, Chreki and Chriqui.
Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a toponymic (derived from a geographic name of a town, city, region or country). Surnames that are based on place names do not always testify to direct origin from that place, but may indicate an indirect relation between the name-bearer or his ancestors and the place, such as birth place, temporary residence, trade, or family-relatives.
Sriki and Sreki are variants of the family names Cheriqui and Cheriki, based on Xerica/Cherika, an old fortress between Saragossa and Valencia in Spain. The Arabic name of the locality is Chariqa. They are also associated with Sharquia, the Arabic for eastern Spain. Other variants of the family names comprise Chrequi, Chreki and Chriqui.