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

Dugar, 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 Dugar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dugar in America

Dugar is the 28333rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dugar surname appeared 843 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 Dugar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dugar 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 Dugar

The surname DUGAR is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. It is believed to have originated during the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "dug", meaning "milk" or "dairy", suggesting that the ancestors of those bearing this surname were likely involved in the dairy industry or cattle rearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DUGAR can be found in the Mughal administration records from the 17th century, where it appears as a reference to a nobleman or landowner in the region. The name is also mentioned in several local historical documents and manuscripts from the same period, indicating its prominence among the local population.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the DUGAR surname continued to be prevalent in the northern Indian states, particularly in the cities of Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana. Notable individuals from this period include Lala Dugar Mal (1745-1819), a prominent merchant and philanthropist who established several educational institutions in Punjab.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as the Indian diaspora began to spread across the globe, the DUGAR surname also found its way to various corners of the world. One such individual was Chunilal DUGAR (1875-1945), a successful businessman and philanthropist who settled in Singapore and made significant contributions to the local community.

Another prominent figure bearing the DUGAR surname was Mohan Lal DUGAR (1901-1974), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played an active role in the country's independence movement. He later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and was instrumental in shaping the country's constitution.

In more recent times, the DUGAR surname has continued to be associated with successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople. Ravi DUGAR (1942-2022), an Indian-American industrialist and philanthropist, founded several successful companies in the United States and was widely recognized for his philanthropic efforts.

Overall, the surname DUGAR has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its roots firmly planted in the northern regions of India. It has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, including merchants, landowners, freedom fighters, and businesspeople, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and economic landscapes of various regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dugar

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

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

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