VIRDI

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

Virdi

Virdi is a British surname of Indian origin, predominantly found within the British South Asian community. The surname is commonly associated with people of Punjabi descent who have settled in the United Kingdom over the past few decades.

The surname Virdi is believed to have originated from the Punjab region in India, with the word "Virdi" itself possibly derived from the Punjabi word "Vird," meaning an agricultural tool used for ploughing fields. Historically, individuals with the surname Virdi often belonged to farming or landowning communities in the Punjab region.

As part of the diaspora, many individuals with the surname Virdi have made significant contributions to various fields in Britain, including business, academia, sports, and the arts. The surname Virdi serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds of the British population.

In contemporary British society, the surname Virdi is a recognisable part of the multicultural fabric of the nation and exemplifies the blending of Indian and British identities. Family names like Virdi reflect the fusion of different cultures, histories, and experiences that characterise the British populace.

There are approximately 1,720 people named Virdi in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,768th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Virdi.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Amarjit
Amritpal
Balbir
Bhupinder
Gurdial
Gurdip
Harpal
Jaspal
Parminder
Ranjit
Ravinder
Sandeep
Surjit
Tarlochan

Female

Amrit
Daljit
Gurpreet
Jasvinder
Kamaljit
Mandeep
Manjit
Narinder
Nina
Surinder

Similar and related surnames

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