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

Jalan, 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 Jalan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jalan in America

Jalan is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jalan surname appeared 119 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 Jalan.

The history of the last name Jalan

The surname Jalan has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, between the 8th and 12th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "jāla," which means "net" or "snare," suggesting a possible connection to occupations related to fishing or hunting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jalan can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century chronicling of the administration of the Mughal Empire. This document mentions several individuals bearing this surname, indicating its prevalence during that era. Additionally, the name has been found in various historical records and manuscripts from the region, providing insights into its longstanding presence.

Notable individuals with the surname Jalan include Mansingh Jalan (1820-1890), a prominent merchant and philanthropist from Rajasthan, India, who played a significant role in the establishment of educational institutions in the region. Another notable figure is Kiran Jalan (1942-2021), an Indian artist renowned for her vibrant and expressive paintings depicting the rich cultural heritage of India.

In the literary realm, Purnima Jalan (born 1952) is a celebrated Indian author and translator, known for her works exploring contemporary themes and social issues. Her novels and short stories have garnered critical acclaim and have been translated into several languages.

Beyond India, the name Jalan has also found its way into other parts of the world. For instance, Amir Jalan (born 1975) is a Malaysian businessman and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the country's economy through his various ventures.

Interestingly, the surname Jalan shares some similarities with the place name "Jalan," which means "road" or "path" in several Southeast Asian languages, including Malay and Indonesian. However, it is unclear whether there is a direct connection between the surname and these place names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jalan

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

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

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