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

Jhang, 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 Jhang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jhang in America

Jhang is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jhang surname appeared 109 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 Jhang.

The history of the last name Jhang

The surname JHANG is believed to have originated in the Punjab region of present-day Pakistan and northern India, dating back to the 16th century or earlier. It is derived from the Arabic word "jang," which means "war" or "battle," suggesting that it may have been a name given to warriors or soldiers.

The name JHANG is also associated with the city of Jhang, located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The city's name is thought to be derived from the same Arabic root, potentially indicating that the surname could have originated from this area or been adopted by people living there.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname JHANG can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document from the Mughal Empire, which contained records of land holdings and revenue collections. This suggests that individuals with the JHANG surname were landowners or had some administrative role during that period.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Malik Hasan Khan Jhang played a significant role in the Mughal Empire's military campaigns. He served as a commander under Emperor Aurangzeb and was known for his bravery and leadership skills on the battlefield.

Another notable person with the surname JHANG was Hafiz Muhammad Jamal Khan Jhang, a revered Sufi scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his spiritual teachings and literary works, which were widely read and studied in the region.

In the 19th century, Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan Jhang was a prominent landowner and political figure in the Punjab region. He served as a member of the legislative council and was a respected voice in local governance and administration.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a place called Jhang Sial became known for its thriving agricultural industry, particularly in the cultivation of wheat and cotton. This area was likely named after the JHANG surname, indicating the presence of families with this name in the region.

Throughout history, the JHANG surname has been associated with various professions, including military service, land ownership, religious scholarship, and agricultural pursuits, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and roles of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jhang

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

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

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