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

Miglani, 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 Miglani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miglani in America

Miglani is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miglani surname appeared 140 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 Miglani.

The history of the last name Miglani

The surname Miglani is of Indian origin, tracing its roots to the northern regions of the country, particularly the states of Punjab and Haryana. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, sometime around the 12th or 13th century.

Miglani is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "mrigala," which means "deer" or "antelope." This suggests that the name might have originated from a nickname given to an ancestor who possessed certain qualities associated with these graceful animals, such as agility or speed. Alternatively, it could have been a reference to someone who lived in an area known for its abundance of deer or antelopes.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Miglani name can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions the village of Miglani, which was located in the present-day Hisar district of Haryana, indicating that the surname was already established by that time.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Miglani surname have left their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Rana Miglani, a 14th-century warrior who fought valiantly against invading forces in the region. Another was Pandit Shri Ram Miglani (1875-1947), a renowned scholar and translator of ancient Sanskrit texts.

In more recent times, Sita Ram Miglani (1910-1985) was a prominent politician and social reformer who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, playing a vital role in the drafting of the country's constitution. Gian Chand Miglani (1915-2002) was a distinguished author and poet whose works explored themes of spirituality and human existence.

Additionally, Satish Chandra Miglani (1920-2005) made significant contributions to the field of education, serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University and spearheading several initiatives to improve the quality of higher education in India.

While the Miglani surname has its origins in India, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with descendants of the original families now residing in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miglani

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

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

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