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

Brijlall, 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 Brijlall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brijlall in America

Brijlall is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brijlall surname appeared 154 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 Brijlall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brijlall 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 Brijlall

The surname BRIJLALL originated in India, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit words "brij," meaning to cherish or nurture, and "lal," meaning beloved or dear. The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were considered nurturing or caring towards their loved ones.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BRIJLALL can be found in the royal chronicles of the Mughal Empire, where a courtier named Brijlall Singh was mentioned as serving under the reign of Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. This suggests that the name had already gained prominence among the nobility of that era.

In the 17th century, several manuscripts and legal documents from the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar mention individuals bearing the surname BRIJLALL. These records often refer to landowners, merchants, and scholars, indicating that the name had spread across various social strata.

One notable figure with the surname BRIJLALL was Pandit Brijlall Shukla (1856-1923), a renowned scholar of Sanskrit literature and a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. His contributions to the revival of ancient Indian texts and his advocacy for educational reforms left a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of his time.

Another prominent individual was Brijlall Biyani (1893-1964), a pioneering industrialist and philanthropist who established the Biyani Group, one of the largest business conglomerates in India. His entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic endeavors played a significant role in the development of the Indian economy and society.

In the field of literature, Brijlall Kachroo (1921-2008) was a celebrated Kashmiri poet and writer who authored several acclaimed works in both Kashmiri and Hindi languages. His poetic works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him widespread recognition and numerous literary awards.

Brijlall Yadav (1938-2013) was a prominent political figure who served as a member of the Indian Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the Indian government. His contributions to public service and his advocacy for the rights of marginalized communities earned him respect across the political spectrum.

The surname BRIJLALL has also been associated with notable figures in the fields of education, medicine, and public service, further cementing its historical significance and cultural legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brijlall

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

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

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