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

Darang, 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 Darang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darang in America

Darang is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darang surname appeared 128 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 Darang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Darang 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 Darang

The surname "DARANG" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of present-day Pakistan. The name is thought to have its roots in the ancient Dravidian languages spoken in parts of South Asia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian manuscript that documented the administration and demographics of the Mughal Empire. The Ain-i-Akbari mentions a village called "Darang" located in the province of Multan (now in modern-day Pakistan).

The name "DARANG" may be derived from the Dravidian word "daran," which means "to hold" or "to possess." This suggests that the name could have been associated with landowners or people who held positions of authority in ancient times.

In the 18th century, there are records of a prominent military commander named Rahim Darang, who served under the Durrani Empire in what is now Afghanistan. Rahim Darang was known for his bravery and strategic acumen, and he played a crucial role in several battles against rival forces.

Another notable figure with the surname "DARANG" was Shamsuddin Darang, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 13th century. Shamsuddin Darang's works were highly respected and widely circulated in the literary circles of his time.

The name "DARANG" has also been associated with various place names in the Indian subcontinent. For instance, there is a village called "Darang" in the Chakwal district of Punjab, Pakistan, and another village with the same name in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

In the 19th century, there are records of a British colonial administrator named William Darang, who served in India during the British Raj. William Darang was known for his fair and just governance, and he worked to improve the living conditions of the local population.

Another notable figure with the surname "DARANG" was Zainab Darang, a pioneering educator and social reformer who lived in the early 20th century. Zainab Darang established several schools for girls in her native region and worked tirelessly to promote education and women's empowerment.

While the surname "DARANG" may have originated in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of South Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darang

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

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

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