History:

Mehboob, meaning "beloved" or "darling," spread because of people moving around. Wars and political messes forced some families to relocate, carrying this surname to new homes. Others moved for better jobs or a fresh start. This surname might have changed slightly as it traveled to new places, adapting to local languages. Finding the exact history of this surname needs more digging into family history and old records.

Description:

Mehboob: This surname is common among Muslims across the Indian subcontinent and other places. Its used by many Muslim communities, regardless of their background.

Mehboob is a lovely name! Variations as surnames could include Mehboobi (adding a common family suffix) or Mehboob Khan (adding a common given name). A shorter version, Boob, is possible but less likely as a formal surname. These are educated guesses; the real variations depend on the familys history.