What does the Sekhon surname mean?

The Sekhon surname means "Of the Sekhon clan". It is of Punjabi clan name origin and is predominantly found among Jat Sikh communities in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi.

Sekhon Surname

“Of the Sekhon clan”

Jat SikhPunjabi clan name OriginPunjabi

History & Significance

A distinguished Jat Sikh clan surname from Punjab. The Sekhon clan is particularly associated with the Majha region of Punjab. Flight Lieutenant Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only Param Vir Chakra (India's highest wartime gallantry award) recipient from the Indian Air Force, immortalised this name in Indian military history during the 1971 war.

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Of the Sekhon clan
Origin: Punjabi clan name
Language: Punjabi
Category: Jat Sikh

Regional Distribution

The Sekhon surname is predominantly found in:

PunjabHaryanaDelhi

Related Surnames

Gill— Prosperity, moisture Sidhu— Descendant of Siddha Bains— Bamboo grove / Lineage Dhaliwal— Of the Dhaliwal clan

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