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Jakhar

Jakhar is a surname and clan name used by members of the Jat community in northern India. It is most commonly found in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh, and among Punjabi- and Haryanvi-speaking communities both inside India and in the diaspora. The name is used by people of Hindu and Sikh backgrounds in these regions.

Origin and usage

The exact origin of the Jakhar surname is not definitively documented. In Jat onomastics, surnames often reflect

Socio-cultural context

Historically, Jat clans including Jakhar were prominent in agrarian communities across parts of the Doab and

Notable people

Notable individuals bearing the surname include Balram Jakhar, a prominent Indian politician, and Sunil Jakhar, a

See also

Jat clans and lineage groups; Jakhar clan.

paternal
lineage,
clan
affiliation,
or
a
historical
settlement.
The
Jakhar
clan
is
generally
thought
to
be
linked
to
a
locality
or
village
associated
with
the
name,
from
which
families
adopted
Jakhar
as
a
surname.
Variations
in
spelling
can
occur
due
to
regional
and
linguistic
differences.
Malwa
regions.
In
contemporary
times,
bearers
of
the
Jakhar
name
pursue
a
range
of
professions
beyond
farming,
including
education,
business,
and
public
service.
Caste
and
clan
identities
can
intersect
with
regional
politics
and
social
networks
in
parts
of
northern
India.
Punjab-based
politician
and
public
figure.