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

Gyaltsen, 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 Gyaltsen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gyaltsen in America

Gyaltsen is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gyaltsen surname appeared 148 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 Gyaltsen.

The history of the last name Gyaltsen

The surname GYALTSEN has its origins in Tibet, where it emerged during the medieval period. It is derived from the Tibetan words "rgyal" meaning "victor" or "conqueror," and "tsen" meaning "great" or "powerful." The name was likely given to individuals who distinguished themselves in battle or displayed great strength and valor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GYALTSEN can be found in the Tibetan Buddhist texts from the 11th century, where a scholar and translator named Rinchen Gyaltsen is mentioned. He played a crucial role in preserving and disseminating Buddhist teachings during that era.

In the 13th century, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master named Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen (1182-1251) was a prominent figure in the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. He was highly revered for his teachings and contributions to the spread of Buddhism in the region.

During the 14th century, the GYALTSEN name gained further prominence with the rise of the Phagmodru Dynasty in Tibet. One of the most notable figures from this period was Jangchub Gyaltsen (1302-1364), a powerful ruler and patron of Buddhism who played a significant role in the political and religious landscape of Tibet.

Another historical figure bearing the GYALTSEN name was Tsultrim Gyaltsen (1567-1624), a highly respected Tibetan Buddhist scholar and translator who contributed to the preservation and dissemination of Buddhist texts and teachings.

In the 17th century, Ngawang Gyaltsen (1617-1680) was a prominent Tibetan Buddhist scholar and writer who authored several influential works on Buddhist philosophy and practice. His works continue to be studied and revered by scholars and practitioners alike.

While the GYALTSEN surname has its roots in Tibet, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Tibetan diaspora communities. However, the name remains deeply connected to its Tibetan heritage and the rich cultural and religious traditions associated with it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gyaltsen

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

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

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