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

Chugani, 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 Chugani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chugani in America

Chugani is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chugani surname appeared 134 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 Chugani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chugani 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 Chugani

The surname Chugani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.

The name Chugani is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "chugan," which means "tax collector" or "revenue officer." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the collection of taxes or revenue for local rulers or administrators.

There are several historical references to individuals bearing the Chugani surname in ancient chronicles and records from the region. One notable mention is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which lists several Chugani families as landowners and revenue collectors in various parts of northern India.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Chugani surname dates back to the 14th century, when a certain Malik Chugani was mentioned as a prominent landowner and tax collector in the region of present-day Punjab, Pakistan. Another early record is that of Rai Chugani, a respected revenue official who served under the Delhi Sultanate in the 15th century.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Chugani surname have made notable contributions in various fields. Amir Chugani (1573-1643) was a renowned poet and scholar from Kashmir who wrote extensively in Persian and Arabic. Bhai Chugani (1675-1738) was a Sikh warrior and commander who played a crucial role in the battles against the Mughal Empire. Hari Singh Chugani (1823-1901) was a prominent philanthropist and social reformer from Punjab, who established several educational institutions and worked towards the upliftment of underprivileged communities.

In more recent times, Jagmohan Chugani (1914-1998) was a respected Indian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. Sudhir Chugani (born 1952) is a renowned Indian journalist and author, known for his insightful writings on politics, society, and current affairs.

It is important to note that while the Chugani surname is most commonly associated with the Indian subcontinent, it may also have been adopted or adapted by individuals or families in other regions due to migration, cultural exchange, or other historical circumstances.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chugani

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

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

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