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

Jangda, 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 Jangda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jangda in America

Jangda is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jangda surname appeared 136 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 Jangda.

The history of the last name Jangda

The surname Jangda is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is a variation of the name "Jangra," which is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jangala," meaning "forest" or "jungle." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or a reference to someone who lived in or near a forested area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jangda can be traced back to the 16th century in the Mughal Empire's administrative records. It is mentioned that a person named Jangda Singh served as a commander in the army of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who ruled from 1556 to 1605.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Jangda Khan was a military leader and chieftain in the region of present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the conflicts between the Rajput clans and the Mughal forces.

During the 18th century, the name Jangda appeared in several historical documents from the Sikh Empire in the Punjab region. One prominent individual was Bhai Jangda Singh, a respected scholar and writer who authored several religious texts and contributed to the preservation of Sikh literature.

In the 19th century, a Jangda family was recorded as landowners and influential figures in the city of Lahore, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan. A prominent member of this family was Sardar Jangda Khan, who played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during the turbulent times of the British Raj.

Another notable person with the surname Jangda was Hari Singh Jangda, a renowned poet and writer from the Punjab region in the early 20th century. He gained recognition for his contributions to Punjabi literature and his works that explored themes of social justice and cultural identity.

While the surname Jangda is relatively uncommon globally, it continues to be present in various parts of India and Pakistan, particularly in the northern regions where it originated. The name holds historical significance and is a reflection of the diverse cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jangda

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

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

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