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

Dangol, 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 Dangol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dangol in America

Dangol is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dangol surname appeared 143 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 Dangol.

The history of the last name Dangol

The surname DANGOL has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Himalayan region of Nepal. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 12th or 13th century, deriving from the Nepali word "Dangol," which referred to a specific ethnic group or community.

Early references to the DANGOL name can be found in ancient Nepali manuscripts and records, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation. The name is thought to have been associated with individuals who held influential positions or owned significant landholdings within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DANGOL surname can be traced back to a 14th-century document detailing the allocation of agricultural lands in the Kathmandu Valley. This document listed several individuals with the DANGOL surname, indicating their prominence as landowners and influential figures in the region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DANGOL name gained further recognition as several members of the family rose to prominent positions within the political and administrative ranks of the Nepali kingdoms. Notable figures from this period include Karna DANGOL (1534-1602), a revered military commander, and Jagat DANGOL (1618-1687), a respected scholar and advisor to the royal court.

In the 18th century, the DANGOL surname was associated with the influential Gorkha dynasty, which ultimately unified the various principalities of Nepal into a unified kingdom. Rana DANGOL (1745-1812), a trusted advisor to King Prithvi Narayan Shah, played a pivotal role in the expansion and consolidation of the Gorkha Empire.

As the Nepali diaspora spread across various regions of South Asia and beyond, the DANGOL name traveled with them. In the 19th century, several DANGOL families settled in the neighboring regions of India and Bhutan, where they continued to maintain their cultural and social traditions.

Other notable individuals with the DANGOL surname include Bhairab DANGOL (1872-1948), a prominent writer and poet who contributed significantly to the development of Nepali literature, and Madan DANGOL (1919-1995), a respected educator and social reformer who advocated for the empowerment of marginalized communities in Nepal.

Throughout its history, the DANGOL surname has been closely associated with the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Nepal, reflecting the influence and contributions of this family across various spheres of Nepali society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dangol

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

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 Dangol 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.

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

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