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

Monga, 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 Monga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monga in America

Monga is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monga surname appeared 350 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 Monga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monga 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 Monga

The surname Monga is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, likely in the region of Punjab. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'mong,' which means 'prosperous' or 'fortunate.' This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were considered prosperous or fortunate in some way.

In terms of historical references, the earliest known mention of the name Monga can be found in ancient Indian texts and records dating back to the 6th century AD. During this time, the name appeared in various administrative and legal documents, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held positions of importance or authority.

One notable figure with the surname Monga was Rani Monga, a prominent ruler of the Monga dynasty in the region of present-day Haryana, India, during the 12th century. Rani Monga is celebrated for her leadership and contributions to the development of her kingdom.

Another historical figure with this surname was Bhai Monga, a Sikh warrior and companion of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Bhai Monga played a significant role in the Sikh resistance against the Mughal Empire during the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Monga was associated with the town of Monga in present-day Punjab, Pakistan. This town was known for its textile production and was a center of trade and commerce during that era.

During the British Raj in India, several individuals with the surname Monga held important positions in the colonial administration. One such figure was Sir Karam Singh Monga, who served as a prominent judge and legal scholar in the late 19th century.

Another notable individual with the surname Monga was Sardar Kharak Singh Monga, a distinguished military leader who fought in the Anglo-Sikh Wars of the mid-19th century. He was highly respected for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.

While the surname Monga has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monga

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

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

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