Mahil

Mahil is a surname of Indian origin that is also present within the British South Asian community. The surname is believed to have its roots in the Punjabi region of India.

Origin and Meaning

The surname Mahil is said to be derived from the word 'Mahal', which means 'palace' or 'mansion' in Punjabi. It is often used as a surname by individuals whose ancestors may have been associated with or lived near palatial residences.

Distribution

While the Mahil surname is more commonly found in India, it is also present among the British South Asian diaspora. Families bearing the Mahil surname can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom, particularly in areas with significant Indian communities.

Notable Individuals

Though not widely known, there may be individuals with the surname Mahil who have made contributions in various fields, including business, academia, or the arts. However, due to the relatively small size of the Mahil community, notable figures with this surname may be less prominent in mainstream sources.

References

As the Mahil surname is not as well-documented as some other surnames, references and resources specific to this name may be limited. Genealogical records, immigrant narratives, and local community sources within the British South Asian community might provide insights into the history and prominence of the Mahil surname among its bearers.

There are approximately 513 people named Mahil in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Mahil.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Balbir
  • Gurmit
  • Harinder
  • Harjinder
  • Jaspal
  • Jasvinder
  • Joginder
  • Manjinder
  • Manjit
  • Mohinder
  • Rajinder
  • Ranjit
  • Sandeep
  • Satpal
  • Satveer

Female

  • Baljinder
  • Balwinder
  • Jasbir
  • Jasvinder
  • Mandeep
  • Manjit
  • Narinder
  • Parmesh
  • Rupinder
  • Sarbjit
  • 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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