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

Jaspal, 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 Jaspal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaspal in America

Jaspal is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaspal surname appeared 122 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 Jaspal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaspal 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 Jaspal

The surname Jaspal has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region. It is a combination of two words from the Punjabi language, "Jas" meaning honor or glory, and "Pal" meaning protector or nurturer. The name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was first used to identify individuals from certain Sikh and Hindu communities in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jaspal can be found in the "Adi Granth," a sacred scripture of Sikhism. The text mentions a devotee named Jaspal who was a follower of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, in the late 16th century. This reference suggests that the name was in use during that time period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Jaspal was Bhai Jaspal Singh, a prominent Sikh warrior and scholar. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Sikh faith against the Mughal Empire and is celebrated for his courage and devotion.

During the 18th century, the name Jaspal gained further recognition with the birth of Jaspal Rai, a renowned Punjabi poet and writer. His literary works made significant contributions to the Punjabi language and culture, and he is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Punjabi literature.

In the 19th century, the Jaspal surname continued to be associated with scholars and intellectuals. One prominent figure was Jaspal Singh Ahluwalia, a Sikh reformer and educator who established several educational institutions in the Punjab region, promoting education and social reform.

Another notable individual was Jaspal Kaur, a Punjabi writer and activist born in 1887. She was a pioneering figure in the women's rights movement in India and fought for gender equality and women's empowerment through her literary works and advocacy.

These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the surname Jaspal, which has been associated with honor, protection, scholarship, and social progress over the centuries in the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaspal

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

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

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