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

Deol, 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 Deol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deol in America

Deol is the 24137th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deol surname appeared 1,042 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 Deol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deol 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 Deol

The surname DEOL originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northwestern region of Punjab. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century during the Mughal era. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Devalaya," which means a temple or a place of worship.

According to historical records, the name DEOL was initially associated with individuals who lived near or served in temples. It was common for people to adopt surnames based on their occupation, location, or family lineage during that time period. The earliest known record of the name DEOL dates back to a land grant document from the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1585, which mentions a person named "Deol Ram" as a recipient.

In the 17th century, the name DEOL gained prominence among the Sikh community in Punjab. It is mentioned in the Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, where a poet named Deol Nath is credited with composing several verses. This suggests that the name had become established within the region by that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DEOL was Bhai Deol Singh (1670-1734), a prominent Sikh warrior and companion of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Bhai Deol Singh played a significant role in the battles against the Mughal forces and is revered for his bravery and devotion.

Another notable figure from history was Sardar Deol Singh Majithia (1780-1858), a powerful chief and landlord in the Majitha region of Punjab during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He was known for his military prowess and commanded a significant force of cavalry.

In the 19th century, the name DEOL gained wider recognition through the literary works of Bhai Vir Singh (1872-1957), a renowned Sikh scholar and theologian. He composed several poems and literary works, including the famous "Rani Sundran" and "Sundri," which featured characters with the surname DEOL.

During the 20th century, the name DEOL became more widespread, with individuals bearing this surname achieving prominence in various fields. One such figure was Baba Kharak Singh (1868-1963), a revered Sikh spiritual leader and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

In modern times, the name DEOL has been carried by several notable individuals, including Dharmendra (born 1935), a legendary Indian actor and former member of parliament, and his son, Sunny Deol (born 1956), a popular Bollywood actor and filmmaker.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deol

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

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

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