BRAR

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Brar

Brar is a Scottish surname of locational origin, deriving from the old barony of Brer in the county of East Lothian. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "bràigh" meaning "upper part" or "summit". Over time, various phonetic adaptations have resulted in the spelling "Brar".

The earliest known recording of the surname dates back to the 13th century, during the reign of King Alexander II of Scotland. The Brar family held prominent positions within the East Lothian region, with many members serving as landowners and local officials.

In the centuries that followed, the Brar surname spread across Scotland and eventually found its way to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. Migration patterns and historical events led to Brar families establishing themselves in countries such as Canada, the United States, and Australia.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Brar can be found worldwide, with a considerable presence in the Indian diaspora due to Sikh migration from the Punjab region of India. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and legacy of the ancient Scottish barony of Brer.

There are approximately 1,673 people named Brar in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,904th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Brar.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: India

Religion of origin: Sikh

Language of origin: Punjabi

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Bhupinder
Harjinder
Harpal
Jasdeep
Jaswinder
Jatinder
Navdeep
Parminder
Raghbir
Ranjit
Ravinder
Sandeep
Satnam

Female

Amandeep
Baljinder
Balwinder
Gurpreet
Jaspreet
Jaswinder
Kiran
Kuldeep
Mandeep
Manjit
Narinder
Patricia
Ratinder
Surinder

Similar and related surnames

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