DHESI
Dhesi
Dhesi is a surname of British Sikh origin, predominantly found amongst the Sikh community in the United Kingdom. The surname Dhesi is believed to be derived from the Punjabi word "Dhesis", which means 'original inhabitants' or 'landlord'.
The Dhesi surname is particularly common among individuals of Punjabi descent who have migrated to the UK, especially in areas with a significant South Asian population such as London, Birmingham, and Leicester.
Individuals bearing the surname Dhesi often take great pride in their Punjabi heritage and cultural traditions, while also embracing their British identity.
The Dhesi family name carries with it a sense of history and lineage, linking individuals to their ancestral roots in the Punjab region of India. In contemporary British society, many individuals with the surname Dhesi have made notable contributions in various fields such as business, politics, academia, and the arts, contributing to the rich tapestry of multiculturalism in the UK.
There are approximately 1,568 people named Dhesi in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,171st most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Dhesi.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amarjit
- Anoop
- Balbir
- Gurchaten
- Harjinder
- Harpreet
- Inderjit
- Jas
- Jaspal
- Kamaldeep
- Kuldip
- Manjinder
- Ranjit
- Sandeep
- Satinder
Female
- Baljinder
- Daljit
- Gurbaksh
- Gurpreet
- Jasbir
- Jaswinder
- Manjit
- Manpreet
- Narinder
- Paramjit
- Rachel
- Surinder