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

Ghumman, 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 Ghumman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghumman in America

Ghumman is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghumman surname appeared 203 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 Ghumman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ghumman 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 Ghumman

The surname "GHUMMAN" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the state of Punjab. It is a Jatt Sikh surname that can be traced back to the 16th century.

The name "GHUMMAN" is derived from the Punjabi word "ghummana," which means "to move around" or "to wander." This indicates that the name might have been associated with a nomadic or migratory lifestyle, possibly connected to pastoral communities or traveling merchants.

Historical records suggest that the GHUMMAN surname was prominent in the region of present-day Amritsar, Punjab, during the reign of the Mughal Empire. Some early mentions of the name can be found in local land records and administrative documents from that period.

One of the earliest known records of the GHUMMAN surname dates back to the late 16th century, when a person named Bhai Ghumman Singh was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the life of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru. Bhai Ghumman Singh was a devout Sikh who played a significant role in the construction of the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar.

Another notable figure with the GHUMMAN surname was Sardar Jassa Singh Ghumman, a prominent Sikh warrior and leader who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and he played a crucial role in establishing the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

During the British Raj in India, the GHUMMAN surname was also associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Sardar Kharak Singh Ghumman, a prominent landowner and community leader in the late 19th century. He was known for his philanthropic endeavors and support for education in the region.

In more recent times, Ghumman has been the surname of several influential figures, including Dr. Jagir Singh Ghumman, a renowned Punjabi poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of the region in the 20th century.

Overall, the surname "GHUMMAN" has a rich historical significance in the Punjab region, with its origins rooted in the Sikh community and its association with notable personalities from various walks of life over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghumman

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

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

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