BHINDER
Bhinder
Bhinder is a surname of Indian origin, commonly found in the British Asian community. The surname is predominantly associated with individuals of Sikh and Punjabi heritage.
Origin and Meaning:
The surname Bhinder is derived from the Punjabi word 'bind' which means 'fort'. Therefore, the name might have originated from someone who lived near or in a fort. It is a toponymic surname, connecting individuals to a specific place or geographical feature.
Distribution and History:
The Bhinder surname is relatively rare within the general British population but more prevalent within British Asian communities, especially those of Punjabi descent. The surname often carries a sense of pride in one's cultural and ancestral roots.
Notable Individuals:
- Rav Bhinder: A prominent British Asian entrepreneur known for his contributions to the tech industry.
- Simran Bhinder: An award-winning British Punjabi author and poet, renowned for her works on cultural identity and belonging.
References:
- Ancestry.com. (n.d.). Bhinder Family History. Retrieved from https://www.ancestry.co.uk/name-origin?surname=bhinder
- FamilyEducation. (n.d.). Last Name Bhinder. Retrieved from https://familyeducation.com/surnames/bhinder
There are approximately 196 people named Bhinder in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bhinder.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Gurdial
- Harjinder
- Imran
- Jagdish
- Kuldip
- Param
- Pavinder
- Surjit
- Tejinder
- Varinder
Female
- Baljinder
- Baljit
- Chani
- Gurpreet
- Jasbir
- Jaswinder
- Kiran
- Navneet
- Parvinder
- Sharanjit