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

Ghuman, 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 Ghuman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghuman in America

Ghuman is the 34495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghuman surname appeared 656 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 Ghuman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ghuman 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 Ghuman

The surname GHUMAN is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region. It is believed to have originated during the 16th century, derived from the village of Ghuman, located in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab. The name is thought to be a variant of the word "Ghuman," which means "to wander" or "to roam" in Punjabi.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname GHUMAN can be traced back to the 17th century, when it appeared in various manuscripts and historical records from the Mughal era. One notable mention is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century document that served as an administrative manual for the Mughal Empire, which included records of land revenue and taxation.

In the 18th century, the GHUMAN surname gained prominence as several individuals with this name held influential positions in the Sikh Empire. One such figure was Bhai Ghuman Singh, a renowned scholar and spiritual leader who lived from 1756 to 1821. He played a significant role in preserving and promoting the teachings of Sikhism during a turbulent period in Punjab's history.

Another notable figure bearing the GHUMAN surname was Sardar Bahadur Sardar Gurdial Singh Ghuman, a prominent politician and social reformer who lived from 1860 to 1932. He was instrumental in the establishment of several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people in his region.

In the field of literature, Gurbakhsh Singh Ghuman (1934-2019) was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet. He was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, for his contributions to Punjabi literature.

Another notable figure was Gurbachan Singh Ghuman (1945-2020), a distinguished scientist and academician who made significant contributions to the field of agriculture and plant genetics. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University and was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to agricultural research.

Lastly, Gurnam Singh Ghuman (1950-2021) was a highly regarded military officer who served in the Indian Army. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant General and was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service and leadership during his military career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghuman

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

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

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