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

Aujla, 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 Aujla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aujla in America

Aujla is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aujla surname appeared 499 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 Aujla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aujla 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 Aujla

The surname Aujla is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region of northwest India and eastern Pakistan. It dates back several centuries, with its earliest known roots traced to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Ojha," meaning "brilliant" or "shining," referring to someone with a bright or radiant personality.

The Aujla name is prevalent among the Jat community, an influential agricultural and landowning community found in the Punjab region. In historical records, the name can be found in various forms, such as Ojha, Aujha, and Aujla, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling over time.

One of the earliest known references to the Aujla name can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions the Aujla community as landowners and farmers in the Sirhind region of Punjab.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Aujla name gained prominence as several individuals with this surname rose to positions of power and influence in the Sikh Empire and the Sikh Confederacy. Sardar Sham Singh Aujla (1762-1846) was a notable Sikh warrior and military leader who fought against the Afghan invaders and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another prominent figure was Bhai Maharaj Singh Aujla (1788-1856), a renowned Sikh scholar and religious leader who made significant contributions to the interpretation and propagation of Sikh teachings. His writings and teachings were highly influential during his lifetime and continue to be respected within the Sikh community.

In the 20th century, Gurbachan Singh Aujla (1902-1976) was a prominent Punjabi writer and poet who authored several works celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Punjab. His literary contributions earned him recognition and acclaim, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Punjabi literature.

Historically, the Aujla name has also been associated with various villages and towns in the Punjab region, such as Aujla Kalan, Aujla Khurd, and Aujla Mahmdpur, reflecting the presence of Aujla families in these areas over generations.

It's worth noting that the names mentioned above are just a few examples, and there have been numerous other notable individuals bearing the Aujla surname throughout history, contributing to various fields such as politics, military, education, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aujla

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

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 Aujla 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 Aujla 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 Aujla was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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