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| '''Matharu''' is a ] surname, belonging to the |
'''Matharu''' is a ] surname, belonging to the Ramgarhia clan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matharu Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History |url=https://forebears.io/surnames/matharu |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=forebears.io}}</ref> Notable people with the surname include: | ||
| The Matharu clan’s rich history reflects a blend of martial tradition, craftsmanship, and adaptability, contributing significantly to the cultural and social fabric of the regions they inhabit. | |||
| '''Historical Significance''': | |||
| *Warrior Heritage: Historically, the Matharus were renowned for their martial prowess, especially after embracing Sikhism. They actively participated in battles alongside figures like ], ], and ].  | |||
| *Craftsmanship: The clan was also distinguished for their skills in weaponry and shipbuilding, contributing to the armies of leaders such as ] and ].  | |||
| '''Origins and Distribution''': | |||
| *Ancestry: Some Matharus claim descent from the ], with historical presence in districts like ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].  | |||
| *Current Presence: Today, Matharus are predominantly found in ], with significant populations in villages such as Jattana, Chounkimaan, Nakodar, and areas around Moga. They have also established communities in countries like Canada, the UK, and the USA.  | |||
| '''Cultural Contributions''': | |||
| *Agriculture: Traditionally, Matharus have been successful landowning farmers in Punjab.  | |||
| *Modern Professions: The clan has diversified into various professions, including engineering, science, medicine, politics, law, and entrepreneurship. | |||
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Matharu Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History |url=https://forebears.io/surnames/matharu |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=forebears.io}}</ref> Notable people with the surname include: | |||
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| *] (born 1938), Ugandan hockey player | *] (born 1938), Ugandan hockey player | ||
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| *] (born 1989), British golfer | *] (born 1989), British golfer | ||
| *] (1942–2011), Kenyan hockey player | *] (1942–2011), Kenyan hockey player | ||
| In the 20th century, Matharus migrated globally, establishing communities in Canada, the UK, and the United States. Today, they are represented in diverse fields such as medicine, engineering, and entrepreneurship. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:00, 2 January 2025
Matharu is a Punjabi Sikh surname, belonging to the Ramgarhia clan. Notable people with the surname include:
- Ajaip Singh Matharu (born 1938), Ugandan hockey player
- Inderjit Singh Matharu (born 1969), Kenyan hockey player
- Jeet Matharu, Indian film director
- Kiran Matharu (born 1989), British golfer
- Santokh Singh Matharu (1942–2011), Kenyan hockey player
References
- "Matharu Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History". forebears.io. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
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