Khera

Khera is a British surname that has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Punjab region. The surname is commonly found among the Sikh and Hindu communities in India and has also been carried by individuals who have migrated to the United Kingdom.

The name Khera is derived from the word "khaira," which means a piece of good land or ancestry in Punjabi. It is believed that families bearing this surname were historically associated with landownership or agriculture.

In contemporary British society, individuals with the surname Khera have made significant contributions to various fields including academia, business, politics, and the arts. The name serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural heritage and diaspora that enriches the social fabric of the United Kingdom.

Overall, the surname Khera reflects the interconnected history between Britain and the Indian subcontinent, highlighting the shared experiences and contributions of individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Typical given names associated with the Khera surname

Male

  • Amarjeet
  • Amarjit
  • Amerjit
  • Balbir
  • Charanjit
  • Gurdev
  • Hardeep
  • Inderjit
  • Jagjit
  • Jatinder
  • Manjit
  • Niraj
  • Rajinder
  • Rashpal
  • Sandeep

Female

  • Amandeep
  • Amrit
  • Baljit
  • Kamaljit
  • Mandeep
  • Manjit
  • Meena
  • Parmjit
  • Sonia
  • Sukhjit

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There are approximately 1,052 people named Khera in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,090th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Khera.

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