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

Dhanjal, 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 Dhanjal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dhanjal in America

Dhanjal is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dhanjal surname appeared 185 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 Dhanjal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dhanjal 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 Dhanjal

The surname Dhanjal has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, originating from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, particularly between the 10th and 15th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "dhanja," which means "a flag or banner," suggesting that the ancestors of those bearing this surname may have been associated with military or noble families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dhanjal can be traced back to the 13th century in the historical records of the Delhi Sultanate. During this period, the Dhanjal family is mentioned as landowners and influential figures in the regions of present-day Punjab and Haryana.

In the 16th century, the Dhanjal surname gained prominence in the courts of the Mughal Empire. Historical accounts mention a prominent Dhanjal family serving as advisors and administrators under the reign of Akbar the Great (1542-1605). Some notable figures from this era include Rai Dhanjal Singh, a courtier and military commander, and Diwan Dhanjal Das, a prominent minister and scholar.

As the centuries progressed, the Dhanjal family spread across various regions of northern India, with some members establishing themselves in the princely states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. One noteworthy individual from this period was Raja Dhanjal Singh Bahadur (1760-1835), a ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur, renowned for his military prowess and administrative skills.

In the 19th century, the Dhanjal surname found its way into the records of the British East India Company. Several individuals with this surname served as administrators, soldiers, and local rulers in various parts of the subcontinent. One such figure was Sir Dhanjal Singh (1825-1890), a prominent landowner and philanthropist from Punjab, who played a significant role in the development of education and infrastructure in the region.

During the 20th century, the Dhanjal surname became more widely dispersed across India and beyond, with members of the community contributing to various fields, including politics, literature, and academia. Notably, Dr. Dhanjal Singh Grewal (1920-2012) was a renowned Punjabi writer and academic, known for his contributions to the preservation of Punjabi language and culture.

While the surname Dhanjal has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread globally due to immigration and diaspora communities. Individuals bearing this surname can now be found in various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dhanjal

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

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

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