Gill Wala

Gill Wala (ਗਿੱਲ ਵਾਲਾ) is a common surname found among Jat Sikhs primarily in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The name indicates ancestral ties to a specific village or area known as "Gill." The suffix "Wala" is a Punjabi term meaning "resident of" or "belonging to." Therefore, "Gill Wala" translates to "resident of Gill" or "belonging to Gill." The surname serves as an identifier of lineage and geographic origin within the larger Jat Sikh community. Family histories and traditions often associate the surname with specific historical events, land ownership patterns, and social structures related to the Gill region. The spelling may vary slightly, but the pronunciation and meaning remain consistent.