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

Mukul, 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 Mukul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mukul in America

Mukul is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mukul surname appeared 148 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 Mukul.

The history of the last name Mukul

The surname MUKUL has its origins in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th century AD. The name MUKUL is derived from the Sanskrit word "mukul," which means a bud, a flower, or a jewel.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MUKUL can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, where it was often used to refer to individuals associated with the cultivation or trading of flowers and precious stones. The name also appears in several historical records and chronicles from the era of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire.

In the 14th century, a prominent scholar and poet named MUKUL Das was known for his works in the Bengali language. He is considered one of the earliest contributors to the rich literary tradition of Bengal. Another notable figure was MUKUL Devi, a renowned musician and vocalist who lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

During the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named MUKUL Chand played a significant role in the trading networks between India and Central Asia, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural influences. His name is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

In the 19th century, MUKUL Singh was a prominent landowner and philanthropist in the region of Awadh, known for his contributions to education and social welfare initiatives. He established several schools and hospitals in the area.

As the Indian subcontinent underwent various political and cultural changes throughout history, the surname MUKUL spread to different regions and communities. It can be found among various linguistic and ethnic groups, including Bengalis, Punjabis, and Rajputs, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mukul

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

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

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