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

Bhogal, 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 Bhogal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhogal in America

Bhogal is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhogal surname appeared 302 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 Bhogal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhogal 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 Bhogal

The surname Bhogal has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhogal," which means "land-dweller" or "peasant."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Bhogal can be traced back to historical documents and records from the Mughal era. It is mentioned in several land revenue records and tax registers from that time, indicating that individuals bearing this name were likely farmers or landowners.

One of the earliest known references to the Bhogal surname is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative manual commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text contains detailed records of various regions, including the names of landowners and peasants.

During the 18th century, the Bhogal surname gained prominence in the region of Malwa, which was part of the Maratha Empire. Several notable figures from this period bore the Bhogal name, including Rai Bahadur Bhopal Singh Bhogal (1756-1829), a renowned military commander who fought against the Mughals and later became a respected landowner.

Another prominent figure was Sardar Daljit Singh Bhogal (1789-1862), a warrior and chieftain who played a crucial role in the Sikh Empire's expansion during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Afghan and British forces.

In the 19th century, the Bhogal surname was also associated with the Sikh diaspora that traveled to various parts of the world, including Southeast Asia and North America. One notable individual was Baba Pritam Singh Bhogal (1853-1925), a Sikh preacher and spiritual leader who established Gurdwaras (Sikh temples) in Malaysia and Singapore.

Another significant figure from this period was Maharaja Bhagat Singh Bhogal (1875-1947), a landowner and philanthropist from Punjab. He was known for his charitable works and contributions towards education and social welfare in the region.

Throughout its history, the Bhogal surname has been linked to various place names and locations in the Punjab region, such as the village of Bhogal near Jalandhar and the town of Bhogpur in Sangrur district. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the Bhogal surname who settled or owned land in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhogal

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

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

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