About Hooda
The surname Hooda is of Indian origin and is primarily found among the Jat community in the northern states of Haryana and Punjab. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Hooda," meaning "one who gives shelter" or "protector." It is believed to have originated from the ancestral occupation of the Jat community, which involved protecting and providing shelter to their villages and communities. The surname Hooda signifies a sense of responsibility, guardianship, and a strong connection to their land and people.
The surname Hooda is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hooda 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 Hooda is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hooda in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hooda using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.