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

Janjua, 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 Janjua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janjua in America

Janjua is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janjua surname appeared 507 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 Janjua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janjua 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 Janjua

The surname Janjua originated in the region of Janjua, a historic area now located in modern-day Pakistan. The name can be traced back to the 12th century and is derived from the Persian word "janj," meaning war or battle.

This surname is believed to have been first adopted by members of a prominent Rajput clan that held significant power and influence in the region during the medieval period. The Janjua Rajputs were renowned warriors and played a crucial role in the defense of their territories against foreign invaders.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Janjua name can be found in the Persian chronicles of the Delhi Sultanate, where the exploits of Malik Saiful Mulk Janjua, a celebrated military commander, are documented in the 13th century.

In the 16th century, the Janjua Rajputs established their capital in the town of Janjua, which later became known as Janjuah. This historic town, located in the modern-day district of Jhelum, served as the seat of power for the Janjua rulers for several centuries.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname Janjua. One of the most famous was Raja Mukarram Khan Janjua (1653-1719), a renowned military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the Mughal-Sikh wars of the late 17th century.

Another prominent Janjua was Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan Janjua (1780-1856), who served as the Governor of Multan during the reign of Ranjit Singh, the powerful Sikh ruler of the Punjab region.

In the 20th century, Sir Khizar Hayat Khan Tiwana Janjua (1901-1975) was a prominent political figure who served as the Prime Minister of the Punjab province in British India and later as the first Chief Minister of West Punjab after the partition of India in 1947.

Other notable Janjuas include Begum Jahanara Janjua (1616-1681), a Mughal princess and poet, and General Jahangir Karamat Janjua (born 1941), a former Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army.

The Janjua name has maintained its historical significance and is still widely recognized as a distinguished surname in Pakistan, particularly in the regions of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janjua

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

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

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