<P> Singh (IPA: / ˈsɪŋ /), is a title, middle name, or surname which originated in India . Derived from the Sanskrit word for lion, it was adopted as a title by warriors in India, and mandated in the 18th century by Guru Gobind Singh for all Sikhs . It was later adopted by several castes and communities . As a surname or a middle name, it is now found throughout India and among the Indian diaspora, cutting across communities and religious groups, becoming more of a title than a surname . It is one of most common surnames, and the most common surname in India, shared by 36 million people . </P> <P> The word "Singh" is derived from the Sanskrit word for lion (सिंह siṃha). Several variants of the word are found in other languages: </P>

Where does the last name singh come from