SOOMRO
Soomro
Soomro is a surname of Pakistani and Indian origin. The name is most commonly found in the Sindh region of Pakistan, where it is associated with the Sindhi Muslim community. The Soomro surname is believed to be of Arabic and Persian origin.
The Soomro family is historically associated with political leadership and governance in the Sindh region. The most notable figure from the Soomro family is Jam Nizam al-Din II Soomro, who ruled as the last Muslim king of Sindh before the region fell to the invading armies of Muhammad bin Qasim in 711 AD. The Soomro dynasty continued to play a significant role in the political landscape of Sindh for centuries.
Today, individuals with the surname Soomro can be found across the globe, with significant diaspora communities in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and other parts of the world.
The Soomro surname carries with it a sense of pride and heritage for those who bear it, reflecting a long history of leadership and resilience in the face of changing political landscapes.
There are approximately 194 people named Soomro in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Soomro.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdul
- Ali
- Imran
- Imtiaz
- Khadim
- Mohammed
- Muhammad
- Nadeem
- Nauman
- Naveed
Female
- Amber
- Ambreen
- Naila
- Saira
- Sarwat
- Shahida
- Shazia
- Syeda
- Tanya
- Waheeda