History:

Atwal: This surnames spread likely shows both people being forced to move and people choosing to move. Forced moves, maybe because of wars or political problems in places where this surname was common, scattered families with this surname. These new places then became starting points for more spreading. People with this surname also moved willingly, seeking better jobs or a new life, creating new communities and helping spread this surname further. The exact history of these movements shaped where you find this surname today.

Description:

Atwal: This surname is mainly found among Sikhs. Where the family comes from—India or somewhere else—affects which group they might belong to.