Mangol last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Mangol

A Mongolian surname possibly derived from the ethnic group or region.

Mangol, 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 Mangol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangol in America

Mangol is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangol surname appeared 126 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 Mangol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangol 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank1338631313661.88%
Count1261195.71%
Proportion per 100k0.040.040.00%

The history of the last name Mangol

The surname "Mangol" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab, which is now divided between Pakistan and India. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Mangal," which means auspicious, fortunate, or blessed.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "Mangol" can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical documents and records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent during that period. Some historians suggest that the name may have been adopted by individuals who were born or lived in areas that were considered auspicious or blessed, such as near temples or holy sites.

One notable historical figure with the surname "Mangol" was Bhai Mangol, a renowned Sikh scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He is known for his literary contributions to the Sikh tradition and his devotional writings, which were highly regarded during his time.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Haji Muhammad Mangol, a 19th-century Muslim scholar and religious leader from Punjab. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings, which influenced many scholars and students of his time.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name "Mangol" also appeared in various official records and documents related to land ownership and taxation in Punjab. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have been landowners or prominent members of their local communities during that period.

Interestingly, the surname "Mangol" is also found in some historical records from the region of Balochistan, which is now part of Pakistan. This may indicate that the name was adopted or used by individuals who migrated or had ancestral connections to that area.

It is worth noting that the name "Mangol" has various spelling variations, such as "Mangal," "Mangla," and "Manglik," which may have been influenced by regional dialects or linguistic variations within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangol

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

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 Mangol was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only75.40%95
Non-Hispanic Black Only15.87%20
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin5.56%7

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 Mangol has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White75.40%86.55%-13.77%
Black15.87%10.08%44.62%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0.00%0.00%
Two or More Races(S)%(S)%(S)%
Hispanic5.56%(S)%(S)%

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

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