Origin of ‘Singh’ surname: The Hindu Rajputs
Singh is a title, middle name, or surname which originated in the Indian subcontinent.
The word Singh means lion from the Sanskrit, the name is used as a surname to represent males and not females, it has been used as a word meant to represent the lion.
The Hindu Rajputs started using Singh in preference to the classical epithet of "Varman". Among the Rajputs, the use of the word Simha came into vogue among the Paramaras of Malwa in 10th century CE, among the Guhilots and the Kachwahas of Narwar in the 12th century CE, and the Rathores of Marwar after the 17th century.
By the sixteenth century, "Singh" had become a popular surname among Rajputs.
Facts:
Sikh Guru Nanak was born: 1469
Singh surname was adopted by the Sikhs in 1699, as per the instructions of Guru Gobind Singh.
Singh is used by all baptized male Sikhs, regardless of their geographical or cultural binding; the women use Kaur.
3 well known Hindu warriors with the surname Singh (before the creation of the Sikh religion).
Hammir Singh (1326–1364)
Kshetra Singh (1364–1382)
Lakha Singh (1382–1421)
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