BEG
Beg
Beg is a British surname of South Asian origin. It is a common surname among people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi descent living in the United Kingdom. The name Beg is derived from the Persian and Turkish word "Beg" or "Baig," which means "chief" or "nobleman."
The history of the Beg surname can be traced back to the Mughal Empire in South Asia, where it was used as a title of respect for feudal lords and high-ranking officials. Over time, the title Beg became a hereditary surname adopted by the descendants of those who held positions of authority in the Mughal courts.
In modern times, the surname Beg is found among British families of South Asian heritage, particularly those with roots in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The Beg family name often signifies a connection to a lineage of nobility or high social status in the ancestral homeland.
Individuals bearing the surname Beg have made notable contributions to various fields, including politics, medicine, academia, and the arts. As a common surname in the British South Asian community, the name Beg reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the United Kingdom and the contributions of its multicultural population to society.
There are approximately 877 people named Beg in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,175th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Beg.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ali
- Amjad
- Bakhtawer
- Imran
- Kamran
- Kashif
- Masood
- Mirza
- Mohammed
- Noman
- Omar
- Osman
- Tariq
- Usman
Female
- Asia
- Farzana
- Ghazala
- Noreen
- Rubina
- Sadia
- Sarah
- Shabana
- Shamim
- Zahida
Similar and related surnames
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