TAKHAR
Takhar
Takhar is a British surname that originates from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The name is derived from the word "tak" which means "sword" in Punjabi, indicating a warrior or someone of noble descent.
The Takhar surname is commonly found among the Punjabi Sikh community who migrated to the United Kingdom, particularly in the mid-20th century. The migration was driven by economic opportunities and the British colonial connections with the Indian subcontinent.
Individuals with the surname Takhar have made significant contributions to various fields in the UK, including business, politics, academia, and sports. The surname has become a symbol of the successful integration and cultural diversity present in modern British society.
Today, the Takhar surname serves as a testament to the rich heritage and multicultural tapestry of Britain, reflecting the country's history of immigration and the contributions of diverse communities to its vibrant social fabric.
Typical given names associated with the Takhar surname
Male
- Amarjit
- Avtar
- Daljit
- Davinder
- Hardeep
- Inderjit
- Jagjit
- Kuldip
- Malkit
- Mandip
- Parminder
- Ranjit
- Ravinder
- Sandeep
- Tarandeep
Female
- Amandeep
- Baljit
- Harpreet
- Jasbir
- Jaspreet
- Jaswinder
- Kamaljit
- Lakhvinder
- Mandeep
- Manjit
- Rashpal
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 1,093 people named Takhar in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,895th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Takhar.
Famous people named Takhar
- Mandy Takhar - Punjabi model and actress
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.