MEHAT

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Mehat

Origin and Meaning

Mehat is a surname of Punjabi origin, commonly found in the Sikh community in India and among Indian diaspora communities around the world. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "mahat," meaning great or noble.

Distribution and Migration

The surname Mehat is predominantly found in the Indian state of Punjab, particularly in the districts of Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. With the migration of Punjabi communities to countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, and Australia, the surname Mehat has also become established in these regions.

Notable Individuals

Dr. Jasbir Singh Mehat: An eminent scholar and writer known for his work on Sikh history and culture.
Ravinder Singh Mehat: A successful entrepreneur and philanthropist based in the UK.
Parminder Kaur Mehat: A well-known Sikh artist whose paintings have been exhibited internationally.

Coat of Arms

The Mehat family does not have an official coat of arms registered with heraldic authorities. However, individual families may have created their own coats of arms to represent their unique identity and heritage.

Variants

Variants of the surname Mehat include Mahat, Mehra, and Mehta, each with its own distinct history and significance.

There are approximately 248 people named Mehat in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Mehat.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Darshan
Davinder
Gurminder
Hardeep
Harjinder
Harjit
Kuldip
Manjit
Ravinder
Sadhu
Sandeep
Sarabjit
Sarj

Female

Baljit
Balvinder
Daljit
Davinder
Gurpreet
Mandeep
Manjit
Narinder
Rajwant
Sarbjit
Surinder

Similar and related surnames

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