Pooni

Pooni is a British surname with origins tracing back to India, particularly to the region of Punjab. The name is of Punjabi Sikh descent and is found among the Sikh community in both India and within the British Sikh diaspora.

Historically, the surname is associated with families that were part of the military or administrative services during the British colonial period in India. Many individuals with the surname Pooni can trace their ancestry to Punjab, where they may have held positions of influence or authority within their local communities.

In contemporary Britain, the Pooni surname is present in various professions and industries, reflecting the diverse nature of the British Sikh community. From business and entrepreneurship to academia and the arts, individuals with the surname Pooni have made significant contributions to British society.

The surname Pooni is an example of the rich tapestry of multicultural heritage that characterises modern Britain, where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to create a vibrant and dynamic society.

There are approximately 359 people named Pooni in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Pooni.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: India

Religion of origin: Sikh

Language of origin: Punjabi

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Ajit
  • Amarjit
  • Gian
  • Harinder
  • Harjap
  • Harmesh
  • Jagdish
  • Jarnail
  • Manraj
  • Rajinder
  • Ranbir
  • Sandeep
  • Sanjeev
  • Sukhdeep
  • Sukjit

Female

  • Baljinder
  • Baljit
  • Claire
  • Jaswinder
  • Kirandeep
  • Kiren
  • Komeljit
  • Mandeep
  • Manjit
  • Manpreet
  • Narinder
  • Suki
  • 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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