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

Katyal, 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 Katyal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katyal in America

Katyal is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katyal surname appeared 279 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 Katyal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Katyal 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 Katyal

The surname KATYAL is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, most likely in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Katya," which means "belonging to the Katya clan" or "descendant of Katya." The Katya were an ancient Hindu clan or community that traced their lineage back to the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.

The earliest known references to the KATYAL name can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata. These texts mention individuals with the surname KATYAL, suggesting that the name has been in use for centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KATYAL name is found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals with the KATYAL surname, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region during that time period.

During the medieval period, the KATYAL surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Punjab and Haryana, where many prominent individuals bearing the name made significant contributions to various fields.

One notable KATYAL was Pandit Shri Ram Sharma Katyal (1858-1927), a renowned scholar, philosopher, and writer who authored several books on Hindu philosophy and religion. Another prominent figure was Hari Ram Katyal (1884-1968), a freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule.

In more recent times, the KATYAL surname has gained recognition through individuals such as Neha Katyal, an Indian-American singer and songwriter known for her fusion of Indian classical and contemporary Western music. Preet Bharara (born 1968), a former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, also bears the KATYAL surname.

It's worth noting that the KATYAL name has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Katyal, Katayal, and Katyaal, among others. These variations can often be attributed to regional differences, linguistic influences, and historical transcriptions.

While the KATYAL surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diasporic communities. However, the name's rich historical connection to the Katya clan and its ancient Hindu origins remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katyal

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

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

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