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

Ganguli, 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 Ganguli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganguli in America

Ganguli is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganguli surname appeared 201 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 Ganguli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ganguli 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 Ganguli

The surname GANGULI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots tracing back to the Bengali language spoken in the eastern region of India and Bangladesh. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ganguly," which means "of or belonging to the Ganges River."

This surname can be found in historical records dating back to the 16th century, when the Ganguli community played a significant role in the cultural and literary spheres of Bengal. The name is closely associated with the region's rich heritage and the revered Ganges River, which holds immense spiritual and cultural significance for Hindus.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GANGULI name can be found in the writings of the renowned Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), who mentions individuals bearing this surname in his literary works. Another notable figure was Jadunath Ganguli (1800-1876), a renowned scholar and translator who contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of ancient Sanskrit texts.

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, several members of the GANGULI family achieved prominence in various fields. Radharaman Ganguli (1840-1919) was a respected educationist and social reformer who played a pivotal role in establishing educational institutions in Bengal. Dwarkanath Ganguli (1844-1898) was a renowned lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.

Moving into the modern era, one notable figure is Shubha Ganguly (1909-1992), an accomplished Indian actress and dancer who captivated audiences with her performances in Bengali theater and cinema. Kishore Ganguli (1920-2004) was a distinguished Indian cricketer who represented the national team and later served as a respected administrator in the sport.

Another prominent individual bearing the GANGULI surname is Jayanta Ganguly (born 1949), an acclaimed Indian painter and sculptor whose works have been exhibited globally and are part of prestigious collections worldwide.

It is important to note that while the GANGULI name has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, individuals bearing this surname can now be found in various parts of the world due to migration and the Indian diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganguli

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

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

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