manhas

Manhas is a Punjabi surname and clan name used by members of various communities in the Punjab region of South Asia. In India, it is found among Sikhs and Hindus in Punjab and surrounding areas; in Pakistan, it is associated with communities in Punjab province. The name is also common among the Punjabi diaspora in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia, where Punjabi family names are preserved in descendants abroad.

In Punjabi society, Manhas is regarded as a clan-name rather than a fixed caste designation. It is associated with several lineages within the Jat and Khatri social groups, though individuals with the surname may identify with different local histories. The exact origin of the Manhas clan is not uniformly documented in historical sources; it appears in genealogical lists and clan registries within Punjabi communities.

As with other Punjabi surnames, Manhas can be found among Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim families in the region; the surname typically signals clan lineage, ancestral connections, or genealogical traditions rather than a specific occupation. The distribution of the name reflects broader patterns of clan-based naming practices in Punjab and among Punjabi-speaking communities worldwide.

Notable people with the surname Manhas appear in various professional fields, including academia, medicine, business, and public life, illustrating the name’s presence across the Punjabi-speaking world.