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

Ghag, 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 Ghag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghag in America

Ghag is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghag surname appeared 112 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 Ghag.

The history of the last name Ghag

The surname GHAG is believed to have originated in the Punjab region of northern India and Pakistan during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'ghagh', meaning 'loud' or 'noisy'. The earliest known written records of the name date back to the early 1600s, where it appeared in various local village records and tax rolls.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname GHAG was Ranjit GHAG, a farmer from the village of Amritsar who lived in the late 16th century. Historical accounts suggest he was known for his boisterous personality, which may have contributed to the origins of the surname's meaning.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence when Govind GHAG, a renowned warrior and military leader, was instrumental in defending the Sikh Empire against Mughal invaders. Born in 1645, he is celebrated in Sikh history for his bravery and strategic military prowess.

As the Sikh community migrated across the Indian subcontinent, the surname GHAG spread to other regions. In the 18th century, a prominent family of traders bearing the name GHAG settled in the city of Kolkata (then known as Calcutta), where they established a successful business empire.

Another notable figure was Kartar Singh GHAG, a revered spiritual leader and scholar who lived in the early 19th century. His teachings and writings on Sikhism were highly influential and are still studied by many followers today. He was born in 1789 and passed away in 1868.

During the British colonial era, several individuals with the surname GHAG served in various administrative and military roles. One such person was Gurbachan Singh GHAG, an officer in the British Indian Army who was awarded the Military Cross for his valor during World War I. He was born in 1885 and died in 1958.

While the surname GHAG is relatively uncommon outside of the Indian subcontinent, it has a rich historical legacy and continues to be associated with the Sikh community and its cultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghag

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

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 Ghag 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.

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

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