Kooner

Kooner is a British surname with origins rooted in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among the Sikh and Punjabi communities. The name is believed to be derived from the word "kunwar," which means "prince" or "son of a prince."

The Kooner surname has a rich history and is often associated with noble or royal lineage in the region of Punjab, India. Many individuals bearing this surname may have descended from families of high social status or authority.

In Great Britain, individuals with the surname Kooner have made various contributions to society in areas such as arts, business, academia, and more. The surname has become increasingly common in the British Punjabi diaspora and reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the country.

The Kooner surname exemplifies the fusion of Indian and British heritage, highlighting the interconnectedness of cultures in a globalised world. Over the years, the surname has become a part of the multicultural tapestry of British society, embodying a sense of identity and heritage for those who bear it.

There are approximately 1,025 people named Kooner in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,228th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Kooner.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Amrick
  • Charanjit
  • Gurdeep
  • Harbir
  • Hardeep
  • Harjinder
  • Jugjit
  • Kuldip
  • Pardeep
  • Rajinder
  • Ravinder
  • Sandeep
  • Sukhminder
  • Sundeep
  • Tarsem

Female

  • Amandip
  • Baljinder
  • Daljit
  • Harpreet
  • Jaswinder
  • Mandeep
  • Manjit
  • Narinder
  • Paramjit
  • Rupinder
  • Surinder

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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