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

Jaggi, 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 Jaggi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaggi in America

Jaggi is the 36900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaggi surname appeared 605 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 Jaggi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaggi 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 Jaggi

The surname Jaggi is of Punjabi origin, with its roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent. It emerged during the medieval era, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Yogi," which refers to a practitioner of yoga or a spiritual seeker.

Historically, the Jaggi name was prevalent in the Punjab region, which spans parts of modern-day India and Pakistan. It was particularly associated with the Khatri caste, a community known for its mercantile and trading activities. The name's connection to the word "Yogi" suggests that some of its earliest bearers may have been spiritual leaders or ascetics.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Jaggi name can be found in the Mughal Empire's administrative records from the 16th century. During this period, several individuals bearing the Jaggi surname held influential positions in the empire's bureaucracy and trade networks.

In the 17th century, the Jaggi name gained prominence with the rise of the Sikh Empire under the leadership of Guru Gobind Singh. Several notable Sikh warriors and commanders carried the Jaggi surname, including Bhai Jagga Singh (1677-1734), a brave and loyal companion of Guru Gobind Singh.

Another notable figure was Bhai Mani Singh Jaggi (1644-1734), a renowned Sikh scholar and theologian who played a crucial role in compiling the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of the Sikh faith. He is revered for his dedication to preserving and propagating the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.

In the 19th century, the Jaggi name gained further recognition with the emergence of influential figures like Bhai Vir Singh Jaggi (1872-1957), a celebrated Sikh theologian, writer, and reformer. His literary works, such as the Rana Surat Singh, continue to be widely read and studied.

Swami Rama Tirtha Jaggi (1863-1906), a renowned yogi and spiritual leader, was another prominent figure who carried the Jaggi surname. He traveled extensively, spreading the teachings of yoga and Vedanta philosophy, and is credited with introducing yoga to the Western world.

Over the centuries, the Jaggi surname has also been associated with notable individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and entrepreneurs. However, it is important to note that the historical records and references to the Jaggi name are primarily concentrated in the Indian subcontinent, reflecting its cultural and linguistic origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaggi

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

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

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