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

Kal, 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 Kal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kal in America

Kal is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kal surname appeared 148 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 Kal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kal 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 Kal

The surname "KAL" is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the 11th century AD, around the time of the Delhi Sultanate. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kala," which means "time" or "era," suggesting a possible connection to an ancient family or lineage.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "KAL" can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document written during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text contains records of various families and individuals, including those with the surname "KAL."

In the 17th century, there are references to a prominent Rajput family from the Jaipur region of Rajasthan who bore the surname "KAL." This family was known for their military prowess and had close ties to the ruling Kachhwaha dynasty.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Jai Singh Kal (1688-1743) made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and architecture. He was the Raja of Amber and is credited with building the famous Jantar Mantar observatories in Delhi, Jaipur, and other cities.

Another historical figure with the surname "KAL" was Kunwar Kal Singh (1837-1887), a renowned freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh who participated in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. He is celebrated for his bravery and leadership during the uprising.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname "KAL" was Vishnu Kant Shastri Kal (1887-1960), a renowned Hindi scholar, writer, and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the development of the Hindi language and literature and is considered one of the pioneers of the Hindi literary renaissance.

While the surname "KAL" has its roots in northern India, it has since spread to various parts of the country and can be found among different communities and regions. However, its historical origins and connections to ancient lineages and influential figures remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kal

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

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

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