There are
2525
Cheemas in the USA
Cheema is the
12312nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Cheema

Lt.Gen.

Military officer who played a vital role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, commanding the Western Army.

SamirCheema

Canadian entrepreneur known for founding the popular app 'MomentCam', which allows users to create personalized cartoon avatars.

Dr.Bettaiah

Indian scientist specializing in the field of medicinal chemistry, particularly in the discovery of anti-cancer drugs.

JaspalSingh

Field hockey player from India who represented the country at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, winning a gold medal.

ParmjitSingh

Indian politician who served as a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, representing the Rajpura constituency.

Cheema Genealogy

OriginsThe Cheema surname is primarily associated with the Punjab region in India and Pakistan.
Geographic DistributionThe Cheema surname is commonly found in the districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, and Firozpur in Punjab, India.
VariationsThe surname Cheema may also be spelled as Chima, Chimma, or Cheemma.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the Cheema people have occurred primarily within the Indian subcontinent. This includes movement within the Punjab region and migration to other parts of India and abroad, particularly to countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Reasons for migration and immigration vary, including seeking better economic opportunities, educational pursuits, and joining family members already settled in other locations.