Akoijam

Akoijam () is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of this family mainly live in Manipur, India.http://www.mychildnames.com/mobile/origin-of-surname.aspx?surname=Akoijam

 History 
According to the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution, people of this family often had Tampak Maiba or people's priesthood (of traditional Meitei religion). They were responsible for singing the hymn of Mikol (a song that harmonizes the soul and spirit).Manipur: Treaties & Documents. India: Mittal Publications, 1993. p. 7–11

 References 

Other websites
 http://www.mychildnames.com/mobile/similar-surname.aspx?surname=Akoijam 
 http://www.indiachildnames.com/mobile/similarfamilyname.aspx?surname=Akoijam 

Category:Meitei surnames