Randhawas

Randhawas is a Punjabi surname used to identify people who claim lineage from the Randhawa clan. The name is most closely associated with Punjabi communities and is found among Jats and Khatris, as well as among Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims who trace their ancestry to this clan. In practice, Randhawas can refer to individuals across a range of religious and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diverse history of the Punjab region.

The origins of the Randhawa surname are typically understood in clan or lineage terms rather than as a single caste designation. As with many Punjabi family names, Randhawa denotes ancestral ties to a particular line within the broader Randhawa community, and it may be tied to geographic or regional roots within the historical Punjab. Etymological details vary, and the surname has spread beyond its traditional heartland through migration and diaspora.

Today, Randhawas are dispersed across the Indian state of Punjab, other parts of India, and Pakistan, with sizable communities in the Punjabi diaspora worldwide. In countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia, Randhawas are represented among immigrant and second-generation populations. As a surname and clan name, Randhawa continues to appear in genealogical records, social histories, and contemporary family naming conventions.

See also: Randhawa (surname).