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

Jangula, 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 Jangula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jangula in America

Jangula is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jangula surname appeared 364 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 Jangula.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jangula 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 Jangula

The surname Jangula is believed to have originated in northern India, possibly in the region of Punjab or Haryana. It dates back to the 16th century or earlier, and may have roots in the Sanskrit language or ancient local dialects spoken in that area.

One theory suggests that Jangula could be derived from the Sanskrit word "jangal," meaning forest or wilderness. This could indicate that the name's earliest bearers lived in or near forested areas. Another possibility is that it stems from an old place name or village with a similar spelling.

While the name's precise origins are uncertain, some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jangula appear in historical documents and records from the Mughal Empire era (1526-1857). It is possible that the name was present even earlier during the Delhi Sultanate period (1206-1526).

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Jangula was Raghav Jangula, born around 1550 in the region of present-day Haryana. He was a renowned scholar and poet who wrote extensively in Persian and Sanskrit languages.

In the 17th century, Maan Singh Jangula (1620-1678) was a notable military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills in numerous battles.

During the 18th century, Mahendra Jangula (1745-1812) was a prominent landowner and agriculturist from Punjab. He is credited with introducing advanced irrigation techniques and crop rotation methods in his region.

In the 19th century, Gopal Jangula (1825-1895) was a respected teacher and social reformer who advocated for education and women's rights. He established several schools in his native village and nearby areas.

Another notable figure was Iravati Jangula (1880-1962), a pioneering female writer and journalist from Punjab. She wrote extensively on social issues and was a strong voice for women's empowerment during her time.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Jangula has a long and rich history, with many accomplished individuals bearing this name over the centuries in various fields ranging from literature and military to agriculture and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jangula

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

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

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