soni

Soni is a surname that is found in the Indian subcontinent and among its diaspora, and it is also used as a given name in some contexts. The surname has occupational origins, linked to the craft of metalworking and jewelry making. In several South Asian communities, including Hindu, Jain, and Sikh groups, families bearing the Soni surname are historically associated with the trade of goldsmithing or related crafts.

The name is most common in parts of India such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab, and it is also found in Nepal and in global diaspora communities where South Asian families have settled. Variations in spelling and transliteration, such as Sonni or Sonni, occur in English-language records, reflecting regional pronunciation and migration patterns.

As a given name, Soni appears less frequently but is used in certain communities as a feminine name or nickname, particularly in South Asia and among those with South Asian heritage. In contemporary contexts, Soni appears across diverse professional fields, and as with many surnames of occupational origin, its use spans a wide range of cultural and national backgrounds.

In encyclopedic and genealogical references, Soni is typically categorized as an occupational surname tied to traditional crafts. The name’s distribution and influences reflect historical social structures, migration, and the movements of South Asian communities around the world.