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

Dheel, 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 Dheel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dheel in America

Dheel is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dheel surname appeared 124 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 Dheel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dheel 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 Dheel

The surname DHEEL originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the Punjab region. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "dheel," which means "slow" or "sluggish." This name likely originated during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DHEEL can be traced back to the 16th century in various Persian and Mughal records. It is thought that the name was initially given to individuals who exhibited a calm or leisurely demeanor.

One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Bhai Dheel Singh, a prominent Sikh scholar and poet who lived in the late 16th century. He is renowned for his contributions to Sikh literature and his poetic works, which are still widely studied and revered.

During the Mughal era, the name DHEEL appeared in several administrative records, indicating that individuals with this surname held various positions within the Mughal government and bureaucracy.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Dheel Ram emerged as a prominent trader and merchant in the city of Lahore. He was known for his successful business ventures and his involvement in the local community.

Another individual of historical significance was Dheel Chand, a renowned artist and calligrapher who lived in the 19th century. His intricate works of art and calligraphy adorned many palaces and temples throughout the region.

In more recent times, Dheel Singh Kolhi, a Punjabi folk singer and musician, gained popularity for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Punjabi music. He was born in 1932 and passed away in 2012, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.

The name DHEEL has also been associated with various place names and localities within the Punjab region, such as Dheel Nagar and Dheel Khurd, further solidifying its historical roots in the area.

Over the centuries, the surname DHEEL has undergone various spelling variations, including Dhil, Dheel, and Dheela, reflecting the regional linguistic diversity and cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dheel

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

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

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