Neb (surname)

Neb is an Indian surname native to Punjab region. It is another name of Ahluwalia caste. ^{[1] [2]}

Neb

Language	Panjabi
Origin
Word/name	Punjab
Region of origin	South Asia
Other names
Alternative spelling	Nab/Nebh/Nabh
See also	Ahluwalia (caste) Ahluwalia (misl)

Origin

The Karals or Ahluwalias who were natives of Patiala and Nabha states in the Sikh Empire, now part of both India and Pakistan were called Nebs. It was often used to describe them as a title. Historically, Neb were involved in trading, art of traditional pottery and in the Dal Khalsa (Sikh army). During British rule, they also started working in the civil or administrative jobs. They were known to be of great characteristics within the community. In modern times, they are working in diverse fields. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

Religion

Majority of them follow either Hinduism or Sikhism. A small minority of them profess Islam and are known as Kakazai. ^{[2] [4]}

Notable people

• Vinod Neb, Indian retired officer and former pilot

See also

• Ahluwalia (misl)
• Paintal
• Sikhs
• Kakazai
• Sikand (surname)

References

1. www.DiscoverSikhism.com. Sikhs.
2. Kumar, Raj (2008). Encyclopaedia of Untouchables Ancient, Medieval and Modern. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN   978-81-7835-664-8.
3. Punjab (India) (2002). Punjab District Gazetteer: Reprint of Ludhiana District and Malerkotla State Gazetteer, 1904. Revenue and Rehabilitation Department, Punjab.
4. www.DiscoverSikhism.com. Encyclopaedia of Sikh Religion and Culture.
5. Fuchs, Stephen (1981). At the Bottom of Indian Society: The Harijan and Other Low Castes. Munshiram Manoharlal. ISBN   978-81-215-0205-4.
6. Encyclopedia Britannica Vol-xx (1947). Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. London. 1947.
7. Kotewal Jehangir F. (1952). Whither Bharat Or The Mission From Moonland (1952). New Book Co. Ltd.