There are
4270
Grewals in the USA
Grewal is the
7772nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Grewal

GuruHargobind

Sixth Sikh guru who played a key role in militarizing and defending Sikhism against Mughal oppression.

MaharajaRanjit

Founder of the Sikh Empire in India, known for his military successes, modernization efforts, and religious tolerance.

BabaGurdit

Prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and the founder of the ship Komagata Maru, which carried Sikh immigrants to Canada in 1914.

PrabhjotSingh

Renowned Sikh scholar and writer who has contributed significantly to the study of Sikhism and Punjabi literature.

ManmohanSingh

Eminent Indian economist and academic known for his research in agricultural economics, rural development, and public finance.

Grewal Genealogy

OriginsGrewal surname is mainly associated with the Punjabi community in India. It is derived from the combination of two words: 'Garewal' meaning 'with a house' and 'Garewala' meaning 'owner of a house'.
Geographic DistributionPunjab region, India
VariationsAlternate spellings: Garewal, Garewala
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of Grewal individuals have occurred to various countries during different periods. Notable migrations took place during the British Raj when some Grewal families migrated to regions like Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States for better educational and employment opportunities. In recent years, there has been a significant migration of Grewal families to countries like Australia and New Zealand.