About Ahir
The surname Ahir is of Indian origin and is primarily found among the Ahir community, which is a Hindu caste traditionally associated with cattle herding and farming. The name Ahir is derived from the Sanskrit word "gopa," meaning "cowherd" or "protector of cows." As a surname, Ahir signifies the individual's ancestral connection to the Ahir community and their historical occupation as cattle herders.
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The surname Ahir is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ahir based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Ahir is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ahir in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ahir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.