Sawhney

Sawhney is a surname of Indian origin, most commonly associated with Punjabi communities. It is used by both Sikh and Hindu families and is found in India as well as among the Indian diaspora around the world.

The name is transliterated from Punjabi, and several spellings are common in English, including Sawhney, Sawhni, and Sawhny. Variations arise from phonetic rendering of Punjabi sounds in different scripts and languages.

Geographically, Sawhneys are concentrated in the Punjab region and in major urban centers such as Delhi, with significant populations in other Indian states. Outside India, communities bearing the surname are established in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, and East Africa, among other destinations. Individuals with the surname participate across a wide range of professions, including business, technology, academia, medicine, and the arts.

As a family name with deep roots in Punjab, Sawhney reflects diverse histories and regional identities rather than a single, uniform lineage. In public life, people named Sawhney have been noted for contributions across various fields, illustrating the surname’s presence in both local communities and the global diaspora.