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

Khangura, 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 Khangura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khangura in America

Khangura is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khangura surname appeared 306 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 Khangura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khangura 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 Khangura

The surname Khangura has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Punjabi language, with "Khan" meaning a leader or a chief, and "gura" meaning a village or a settlement.

Historically, the Khangura surname was associated with individuals who held positions of authority or leadership in rural communities. It is likely that the earliest bearers of this name were prominent figures in their respective villages or regions, possibly landowners or administrators.

While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, some researchers have suggested that variants of the name, such as "Khangra" or "Khangura," may have been mentioned in local administrative documents or land records from the medieval period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Khangura surname was Bhai Kanhaiya Khangura, a prominent Sikh warrior who lived during the 17th century. He was a close companion of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, and played a crucial role in various battles against the Mughal forces.

Another notable figure from history was Sardar Khushal Singh Khangura, a prominent military leader and diplomat from the late 18th century. He served as the commander-in-chief of the Sikh army under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Sikh Empire.

In the 19th century, Sardar Dyal Singh Khangura was a renowned philanthropist and educationist. He founded several educational institutions, including the Dyal Singh College in Lahore, which remains a prestigious institution to this day.

During the 20th century, Gurbaksh Singh Khangura was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet. He made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Punjab and was honored with several accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Baljit Singh Khangura was a distinguished athlete who represented India in field hockey during the 1960s and 1970s. He was part of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the 1966 Asian Games.

While the Khangura surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical and cultural significance of this name remains deeply rooted in the rich heritage of the Punjab region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khangura

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

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

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