LUHAR
Luhar
Luhar is a British surname that has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among the Luhar community, which is traditionally associated with metalworking. The surname may have been adopted by individuals from this community who migrated to Britain.
The etymology of the surname can be traced back to the Hindi word "luhara," which means blacksmith or ironsmith. The Luhar community has historically been involved in metalworking, crafting intricate and ornate items from various metals.
In the British context, individuals with the surname Luhar may have ancestral ties to the Luhar community in India and have retained the surname as a connection to their heritage. Alternatively, the surname may have been anglicised or adopted by individuals with no direct link to the Luhar community but with an affinity for the name or its meaning.
As with many surnames of Indian origin in Britain, the surname Luhar contributes to the rich tapestry of British multiculturalism and reflects the diverse influences that have shaped the country's population over centuries.
There are approximately 203 people named Luhar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Luhar.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anil
- Mohamed
- Mohammed
- Narendra
- Nathan
- Nimesh
- Pragnesh
- Rahul
- Satish
- Shakeel
- Tarun
- Yusuf
Female
- Bhavna
- Devika
- Halima
- Mariam
- Nayana
- Pushpa
- Rashida
- Rita
- Shamim
- Sunita
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.