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

Matul, 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 Matul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matul in America

Matul is the 45569th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matul surname appeared 469 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 Matul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matul 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 Matul

The surname "MATUL" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. The name likely emerged during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "matu," which means "intelligent" or "wise."

Records from the Mughal Empire era indicate that the name was prevalent among certain communities in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. Some historians suggest that the name may have been associated with individuals who were scholars or held positions of authority within their respective communities.

Early references to the name can be found in various historical documents, including court records and local chronicles. One notable example is the mention of a individual named Matul Singh, who served as a military commander during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

As the Matul surname spread across the region, it also underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Matul," "Mattul," and "Mattool." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and linguistic differences.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Matul surname have achieved notable accomplishments. One such individual was Rajinder Matul, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his extensive writings on Hindu philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another prominent figure was Harjit Singh Matul, a military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in the Anglo-Sikh Wars of the 19th century. His tactical skills and leadership were widely recognized during the conflicts between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire.

In the field of literature, the name Matul is associated with the acclaimed Punjabi poet and writer, Gurdev Singh Matul (1918-1985). His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary, are considered to be among the most influential in Punjabi literature.

The Matul surname can also be found in historical records from regions beyond the Indian subcontinent. For instance, there are accounts of individuals with the name Matul residing in parts of present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the surname Matul may have evolved and spread over time, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent, where it was deeply rooted in the region's linguistic and historical traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matul

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

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

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