Mir () is a Kashmiri Sunni Muslim family name found in Kashmir, of India and Pakistan. Descendants of Sultan Shah Mir. Mir surname, unlike many surnames in the Kashmir valley is used exclusively by Muslims. Subcastes Many sub castes and compounded surnames extend from this caste. The name Mir is also present in Azad Kashmir, specially in the Neelum Valley. See also Indian name Kashmiri Muslims Shah Mir Islam in India Islam in Kashmir Mir clan, a Sistani family in Iran References Kashmiri-language surnames