Maan clan

Maan
Jat Clan
Location Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
Language Punjabi, Rajasthani, Haryanvi
Religion Hinduism, Islam & Sikhism
Surnames Maan

Maan or Mann are a clan of the Jat people found in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. They are considered to be the brethren of the Heer or Hayer and Bhullar gotras. The Maan clan originates from the village of Saloudi in the Khanna district of Punjab. The clan holds much power in political and social matters in that region. There are many notable people who are members of the Maan clan, including the famous Punjabi singers: Gurdas Maan, Harbhajan Maan, Babbu Maan, and Sherry Maan. The popular comedian-turned-politician Bhagwant Maan is also a member of this powerful clan.

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