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

Ghosal, 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 Ghosal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghosal in America

Ghosal is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghosal surname appeared 123 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 Ghosal.

The history of the last name Ghosal

The surname GHOSAL is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the eastern region of Bengal, now divided between the modern-day nations of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. The name is thought to have its roots in the Bengali language, although its exact etymology is unclear.

One theory suggests that the name GHOSAL is derived from the Bengali word "ghosha," which means "noise" or "sound." It is possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to someone with a loud or distinct voice, or perhaps to a town crier or herald who announced news and proclamations.

Another possible origin of the name GHOSAL is that it may have been an occupational surname related to the word "ghosh," meaning "cowherd" or "grazier" in Bengali. In this case, the name could have been given to someone whose occupation involved tending cattle or working with livestock.

While there are no definitive historical references to the name GHOSAL in ancient manuscripts or records, some of the earliest known individuals with this surname can be traced back to the 17th and 18th centuries in Bengal. One notable figure from this time period was Raja Krishnachandra Ghosal, a renowned Bengali writer and playwright who lived between 1729 and 1809.

Another prominent individual with the GHOSAL surname was Abanindranath Ghosal (1856-1935), a celebrated Indian artist and renowned figure in the Bengal Renaissance. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Indian art and was instrumental in reviving traditional Indian styles of painting.

In the 20th century, Jyotirmoy Ghosal (1920-2002) was a prominent Bengali actor and director who made significant contributions to the Indian film industry, particularly in the realm of Bengali cinema.

More recently, the name GHOSAL has been associated with notable individuals such as Dipankar Ghosal (born 1959), an esteemed Indian physicist and academic who has made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics.

It is worth noting that the GHOSAL surname may have had variations in spelling over time, possibly reflecting regional dialects or phonetic variations. Some alternate spellings that have been recorded include Ghoshal, Ghoshol, and Ghoshaal.

While the GHOSAL surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the name remains most prevalent in regions with significant Bengali populations, serving as a link to the rich cultural heritage and history of Bengal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghosal

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

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

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