Sardar

Sardar is a British surname of South Asian origin, most commonly found in families with Punjabi or Kashmiri ancestry. The term 'Sardar' is derived from Persian and Urdu, meaning "leader" or "commander," and historically denoted a title of nobility or a military rank in pre-colonial India.

In the United Kingdom, the surname Sardar is associated with families who have migrated from the Indian subcontinent to settle in various regions, particularly during the period of the British Raj and post-World War II.

Individuals carrying the surname Sardar have made notable contributions in diverse fields, from politics and academia to arts and sports. The lineage of the Sardar family name reflects a rich cultural heritage and a fusion of British and South Asian influences.

Today, the surname Sardar serves as a reminder of the shared history between Britain and the Indian subcontinent, representing a testament to multiculturalism and diversity within the UK.

There are approximately 931 people named Sardar in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,788th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Sardar.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abid
  • Ali
  • Asif
  • Imran
  • Jamal
  • Mohammad
  • Mohammed
  • Muhammad
  • Nadeem
  • Nasir
  • Sajid
  • Salim
  • Samiullah
  • Toqeer

Female

  • Begum
  • Debra
  • Nadia
  • Nargis
  • Rubina
  • Safina
  • Samina
  • Shahida
  • Shamim
  • Shazia
  • Tahira

Similar and related surnames

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

BritishSurnames.uk is a Good Stuff website.