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

Bhandal, 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 Bhandal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhandal in America

Bhandal is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhandal surname appeared 314 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 Bhandal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhandal 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 Bhandal

The surname BHANDAL has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region of northern India and eastern Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhandaka," which means a storekeeper or a treasurer. The name is associated with the Khatri and Arora communities, who were historically involved in trade, commerce, and banking.

The earliest recorded instances of the BHANDAL surname can be traced back to the 16th century during the Mughal era in South Asia. Some historical records suggest that the name was mentioned in various manuscripts and documents related to trade and finance during that period. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origins of the name due to the lack of comprehensive historical records from that time.

One notable figure with the BHANDAL surname was Lala Bhandari Das Bhandal, a wealthy merchant and financier who lived in the 18th century in the city of Amritsar, Punjab. He is known for his philanthropic contributions, including the construction of a famous gurdwara (Sikh temple) in Amritsar.

In the 19th century, the BHANDAL surname gained prominence in the region of Punjab. Dewan Bhandari Lal Bhandal, a prominent businessman and landowner from Lahore (now in Pakistan), was actively involved in the political affairs of the Sikh Empire during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another notable individual with the BHANDAL surname was Karam Chand Bhandal, a lawyer and political leader from Punjab who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. He was born in 1884 and served as a member of the Punjab Legislative Council.

During the partition of India in 1947, many BHANDAL families migrated from the western parts of Punjab (now in Pakistan) to the eastern regions of Punjab and other parts of India. This led to the dispersal of the community across various parts of the country.

Over the centuries, the BHANDAL surname has been associated with various professions, including business, finance, law, and politics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals carrying this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhandal

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

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

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