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

Bhangoo, 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 Bhangoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhangoo in America

Bhangoo is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhangoo surname appeared 170 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 Bhangoo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhangoo 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 Bhangoo

The surname Bhangoo originated from the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit word "bhanga," which means "hemp." The name Bhangoo likely referred to people who were involved in the cultivation or trade of hemp during ancient times.

Historical records suggest that the name Bhangoo can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was found in various manuscripts and administrative documents of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent at the time. The earliest known individual with the surname Bhangoo was Bhai Bhangoo, a renowned Sikh scholar and warrior who lived in the late 16th century.

During the 18th century, the name Bhangoo gained prominence among the Sikh community, particularly in the Malwa region of Punjab. One notable figure was Bhai Mani Singh Bhangoo, a revered Sikh scholar and chronicler who wrote the Gur Bilas Patshahi 10, a historical account of the life and times of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.

In the 19th century, the Bhangoo family played a significant role in the Punjab region's military and political affairs. Sardar Fateh Singh Bhangoo was a prominent military leader who served under the Sikh Empire's ruler, Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Another notable figure was Sardar Jwala Singh Bhangoo, a distinguished military commander and administrator who held important positions during the reign of Maharaja Kharak Singh.

The name Bhangoo has also been associated with various place names in Punjab, such as Bhangoo Kalan and Bhangoo Khurd, which were likely named after the Bhangoo clan or families residing in those areas. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Bhango and Bhanghu, have been observed in historical records.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname Bhangoo have made significant contributions in various fields. Bhai Vir Singh Bhangoo was a renowned Sikh scholar and poet in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his works on Sikh theology and philosophy. More recently, Jaswant Singh Bhangoo was a prominent Sikh leader and freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement during the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhangoo

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

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

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