Sohal

Sohal is a principal clan found among the Malwai speaking lineage of Jat Sikh, which were originated from Sohal township both settled by Hari Singh Dhillon. They were primarily related to Deo, Hayer as well Aulak and avoid intermarriage among them. In modern time Sohal are chiefly found in Amritsar and Doaba region.

Origin

It is a habitational name, associated with the Punjabi community of Jats, derived from the villages of Sohal Khurd and Sohal Khalsa in the Jalandhar district of Punjab, India.

Notable people with the surname

Avtar Singh Sohal, Kenyan hockey player
Chaudhry Yasin Sohal, Pakistani politician
Harry Sohal, Canadian politician
Kashmir Singh Sohal,, Indian politician
Naresh Sohal, British composer of classical music
Sunny Sohal, Indian cricketer