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

Mangla, 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 Mangla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangla in America

Mangla is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangla surname appeared 145 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 Mangla.

The history of the last name Mangla

The surname MANGLA is of Indian origin, specifically from the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Mangala," which means auspicious or fortunate. The name is believed to have originated during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 8th century AD.

The MANGLA surname can be traced back to the Rajput clans of Rajasthan and parts of present-day Punjab and Haryana. It is likely that the name was initially adopted by families associated with the warrior class or those involved in military service. The earliest known records of the MANGLA surname can be found in ancient texts and manuscripts from the region, although precise dates are difficult to pinpoint.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the MANGLA surname was Rao Mangla, a prominent Rajput chieftain who lived in the 14th century and ruled over a small principality in present-day Rajasthan. He is mentioned in various local chronicles and ballads from that era, celebrated for his bravery and leadership during battles against invading forces.

In the 16th century, there are references to a scholar and poet named Hari Ram MANGLA, who authored several works in Sanskrit and Hindi. His literary contributions are still studied by scholars and students of ancient Indian literature.

During the Mughal period, which spanned the 16th to 19th centuries, the MANGLA surname gained prominence among the nobility and administrative classes. One notable figure was Raja Mangla Singh, a wealthy landowner and courtier who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

In more recent history, the MANGLA surname has been associated with prominent figures in various fields. Sardar Mangal Singh MANGLA was a respected freedom fighter and political leader in the early 20th century, playing a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule.

Another prominent individual with the MANGLA surname was Dr. Roshan Lal MANGLA, a renowned physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics in the mid-20th century. He was also involved in India's nuclear energy program and held several prestigious positions in academia and research institutions.

While the surname MANGLA has its roots in the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, carried by individuals and families who migrated or settled in different areas over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangla

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

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

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