History:
The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadhich, jaamadagni, maddinolla and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.
Description:
The surname Jhanj is common among Punjabi people in India, especially within the Khatri sub-caste. The religion associated with JHANJ surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname are hindi and punjabi.
Khatris are traditionally merchants, and surnames like this surname often indicate a persons profession or place of origin. While pinpointing specific sub-castes can be challenging without detailed family history, this surname is generally found within the larger Khatri community. Spelling variations may exist, but the main linguistic and ethnic connection remains Punjabi. Migration has spread families with this surname throughout India and the world, but their origins usually go back to the Punjab region.
The surname Jhanj has several variations, including Jhanji, Jhanjee, Jhanjh, Jhanjhi, Zhanj, Zhanji, Zhanjee, Zhanjh, Zhanjhi, Ganj, Ganjh, Ganjee, and Ganjhi.
