GREWAL
Grewal
Grewal is a prominent surname of Sikh origin, predominantly found within the Punjabi community in India and the global Sikh diaspora. The name carries significant historical and cultural importance within South Asia.
Origin and Meaning
The surname Grewal is derived from the Punjabi language, with "Grew" meaning village and "Wala" meaning inhabitant in the Punjabi dialect. Therefore, Grewal can be understood to mean "inhabitant of a village".
History
The Grewal surname is associated with the Jat community, a historically agricultural and martial community found in the Punjab region. Over the centuries, many Grewals have been involved in farming, military service, and various professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of Punjabi culture.
Distribution
The Grewal surname is most commonly found in the Punjab region of India, especially in modern-day Punjab state and Punjab, Pakistan. Significant communities of Grewals can also be found in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, and other countries with a sizeable Sikh population.
Notable Individuals
- Sukhdev Singh Grewal: A renowned Punjabi author and historian.
- Ravinder Grewal: A popular Punjabi singer and actor in the Indian music and film industry.
- Harpreet Singh Grewal: Member of the UK Parliament, representing a constituency with a significant Sikh population.
The Grewal surname represents a proud heritage and cultural legacy within the Sikh and Punjabi communities, exemplifying values of hard work, perseverance, and community spirit.
There are approximately 4,003 people named Grewal in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,336th most common surname in Britain. Around 61 in a million people in Britain are named Grewal.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Sikh
Language of origin: Punjabi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amardeep
- Amarjit
- Harinder
- Harjinder
- Iqbal
- Jagjit
- Jatinder
- Kuldip
- Mohinder
- Parminder
- Rajinder
- Ravinder
- Sandeep
Female
- Baljinder
- Devinder
- Gurpreet
- Harpreet
- Jaspreet
- Jaswinder
- Kiran
- Mandeep
- Manjit
- Manpreet
- Narinder
- Randeep
- Simran
- Surinder