Deol

Deol is a Punjabi surname commonly found in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan and among the global Punjabi diaspora. The name is associated with Sikhs and Hindus who trace their roots to the Punjabi-speaking belt. It is best known in popular culture through the Deol family of Indian cinema.

The most prominent bearers are Dharmendra, a veteran Indian actor whose full name is Dharmendra Singh Deol, and his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, who have also had long careers in Bollywood. Abhay Deol, a nephew of Dharmendra, is another noted actor representing the Deol name in contemporary Indian cinema. The Deol family has been influential in Hindi film making since the 1960s.

Beyond the film industry, the Deol surname appears among Punjabi communities worldwide, reflecting migration and diaspora patterns. In addition to India, people with the Deol surname can be found in countries with significant South Asian populations, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The name is thus recognized both within entertainment circles and the broader Punjabi diaspora.