Bhutta (surname) | |
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Religions | Islam, Sikhism |
Languages | Punjabi |
Country | India, Pakistan |
Region | Punjab |
Ethnicity | Punjabi |
Family names | Dr Zulfiqar Ali Bhutta |
Bhutta is a surname mainly found in Punjab region of Pakistan and India.[1] The Bhutta are a major tribe in Punjab traditionally split between Arains, Jats, and Rajputs. Bhutta Arains are mostly found in Lahore and Dipalpur. Bhutta Jats are mostly found in Multan. Bhutta Rajputs are mostly found in Jhang.
e and Dipalpur.
Bhutta Arains are mostly found in Lahore and Dipalpur.
Bhutta Jats are mostly found in Multan.
Bhutta Rajputs are mostly found in Jhang.
People
[edit]People with the surrname Bhutta, who may or may not be associated with the Jats, include:
- Naseer Ahmed Bhutta, former member National Assembly of Pakistan (2008 - 2013)
- Peerzada Mian Shahzad Maqbool Bhutta, member Provincial Assembly of the Punjab (2013 - 2018)
- Zulfiqar Bhutta, academic and scientist
- Muhammad Umar Bhutta, former Pakistani field hockey olympic player
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Hussain Ahmad Khan (2004). Re-Thinking Punjab: The Construction of Siraiki Identity. p. 130. ISBN 9698623094 – via National College of Arts, Lahore via Google Books website.