KHARBANDA
Kharbanda
Kharbanda is a surname of South Asian origin, particularly found in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The surname is commonly associated with the Punjabi Khatri and Khalsa communities.
The etymology of the surname "Kharbanda" is derived from the Punjabi word "khar", meaning tax, and "banda", meaning collection. Therefore, the surname originally referred to individuals involved in tax collection or revenue officers.
Individuals bearing the surname Kharbanda have contributed to various fields, including but not limited to, business, politics, academia, and the arts. Some notable individuals with the surname Kharbanda include Indian actors such as Kriti Kharbanda who has appeared in Bollywood films, and Ved Prakash Kharbanda, a former Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The prevalence of the surname Kharbanda can be traced back to historical and cultural factors within the Indian subcontinent, reflecting aspects of community identity and occupation. Over time, the surname has spread beyond South Asia, with members of the diaspora carrying on the family name in various parts of the world.
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Kharbanda continue to uphold their cultural heritage while making contributions to the diverse global society, thereby enriching the legacy associated with this esteemed surname.
There are approximately 172 people named Kharbanda in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Kharbanda.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Kunaal
- Mayank
- Neil
- Nikhil
- Paul
- Rajesh
- Remy
- Sailesh
- Satish
- Yash
Female
- Anita
- Justine
- Mira
- Natasha
- Nirmal
- Nisha
- Radhika
- Rebecca
- Rohini
- Sheetal
Similar and related surnames
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