AHIR
Ahir
Ahir is a surname of British origin, typically found in the South Asian community. The surname is associated with the Ahir or Yadav caste, which is a traditional farming community from India.
The Ahir surname may have multiple variations in spellings, such as Aheer, Aher, or Aheir, owing to regional or historical influences. It is primarily found among individuals with ancestral connections to regions where the Ahir community historically resided, such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
Members of the Ahir community often bear this surname as a marker of their caste identity and heritage. The Ahir people have made significant contributions to various fields, including agriculture, politics, and the armed forces in India.
Due to historical migration patterns and globalisation, the Ahir surname may also be found in the British diaspora, reflecting the diverse and multicultural nature of the United Kingdom..closePath
There are approximately 443 people named Ahir in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Ahir.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anil
- Ashok
- Bhikhu
- Jagdish
- Manjit
- Naresh
- Paresh
- Raj
- Rajesh
- Ramesh
- Ravinder
- Samit
- Surjit
Female
- Anila
- Bimla
- Kamla
- Mandeep
- Manjit
- Monica
- Rita
- Sangita
- Sarita
- Seema
- Suman