Phukan

Phukan or Phookan or Phukon (Assamese: ফুকন) is a surname of assamese origin and a Paik officer and they were the servants of the Ahom Kingdom.[1] Now the descendant's clans use it as a surname This is usually used among the people of assamese hindu origin.

Notable Persons

  • Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (1829–1859), one of the pioneers of Assamese literature in the Arunodoi era
  • Anup Phukan, Indian politician
  • Ayush Phukan, Indian singer
  • Bastab Deodhai Phukan, the chief of ULFA's Enigma Force and also a commander of the outfit's 28th battalion
  • Biju Phukan, senior Assamese cine-actor of great fame
  • Mahendra Nath Deka Phukan (1903–1974), artist, poet, journalist and craftsman of Assam
  • Mitra Phukan, Indian author who writes in English
  • Tarun Ram Phukan (1877–1939), orator, writer and Assamese politician
  • Dhrubajyoti Phukan, film score composer
  • Prasanta Phukan, Indian politician
  • Bhrigu Phukan, Indian politician
  • Kabin Phukan, Assamese poet
  • Nilmoni Phukan Sr, Assamese poet and freedom fighter.
  • Nilmani Phookan Jr, Assamese poet.
  • Piyoli Phukan
  • Suren Phukon, Freedom fighter, Leader of 1942's Sarupathar train derailment activity
  • Shreya Phukan, Indian singer
  • Bhadra Phukan, Freedom fighter, Leader of 2942's Sarupathar train derailment activity and school friend of Kushal Konwar
  • Shashwati Phukan, Assamese Singer
  • Hemanga Phukon, IRS Officer

References
  1. Kakoty, Sanjeeb (2003). Technology, Production And Social Formation In The Evolution Of The Ahom State. Regency Publications. ISBN 9788187498735.
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