Find out how popular the last name Aryal is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aryal.

Aryal, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aryal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aryal in America

Aryal is the 41359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aryal surname appeared 526 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aryal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aryal to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aryal

The surname Aryal is of Nepalese origin, believed to have originated in the mountainous regions of Nepal during the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "arya," which means "noble" or "respectable." The name was likely given to individuals who were considered part of the higher caste or who held positions of authority within their communities.

In ancient Hindu scriptures, the term "Arya" was used to refer to the Indo-Aryan people who migrated to the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE. Over time, it became associated with nobility and the upper classes. The surname Aryal is thought to have emerged as a variation of this term, reflecting the high social status of those who bore it.

One of the earliest known references to the name Aryal can be found in the Nepalese chronicles dating back to the 14th century. These records mention several prominent figures with the surname, including Aryal Bhatta, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the reign of King Jayasthiti Malla (1382-1395 CE).

Another notable individual from history is Aryal Kavi, a celebrated poet and playwright who flourished in the 16th century under the patronage of King Siddhi Narsingh Malla of Patan. His works, such as the play "Bhairav Raj Natika," are considered classics of Nepalese literature.

In the 18th century, Aryal Raj Pandit (1716-1783) was a highly regarded astrologer and astronomer at the court of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern Nepal. He played a crucial role in establishing the country's calendar system and contributed significantly to the advancement of astrological studies in Nepal.

During the 19th century, Aryal Vishnu Prasad (1828-1901) was a prominent figure in the Nepalese literary world. He authored several works on Nepalese culture, history, and religion, and his writings are considered invaluable resources for understanding the country's heritage.

In more recent times, Aryal Pushkar Nath (1931-2022) was a renowned Nepalese writer, literary critic, and linguist. He was widely respected for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Nepalese language and literature, and his works have been translated into multiple languages.

The surname Aryal is still widely used in Nepal today, particularly among members of the Brahmin and Chhetri castes. While it has retained its association with nobility and respect, it is now found across various social and economic strata, reflecting the changing dynamics of Nepalese society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aryal

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aryal.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aryal was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aryal has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aryal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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