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

Munjal, 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 Munjal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munjal in America

Munjal is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munjal surname appeared 211 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 Munjal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munjal 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 Munjal

The surname Munjal is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'munjal' meaning 'a bundle of grass'. It is believed to have originated in the northern region of India, particularly in the states of Haryana and Punjab, where it was initially used as a caste name for those engaged in agricultural activities and manual labor.

In ancient times, the Munjal surname was closely associated with the Jat community, an influential agrarian caste known for their valor and military prowess. The Jats played a significant role in the history of the Indian subcontinent, and the Munjal surname was likely adopted by members of this community during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Munjal surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in the historical chronicles of the Mughal Empire. During this period, the Munjals were known for their skilled craftsmanship and expertise in various trades, including agriculture, carpentry, and metalwork.

Throughout the centuries, the Munjal surname has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Lala Shri Ram Munjal (1891-1971), an Indian industrialist and philanthropist who founded the renowned Munjal family business empire, which includes companies like Hero MotoCorp and Hero Cycles.

Another notable figure was Ratan Munjal (1944-2014), an Indian entrepreneur and the former chairman of Hero MotoCorp. He played a pivotal role in transforming the company into a global brand and was widely respected for his business acumen and philanthropic endeavors.

The Munjal surname also gained recognition through the achievements of Dr. Naresh Munjal (born 1950), a renowned surgeon and philanthropist who established the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, Punjab, which has become a premier healthcare institution in the region.

In the field of sports, Vikas Munjal (born 1972) brought honor to the Munjal name as a professional golfer. He won multiple titles on the Asian Tour and represented India in several international tournaments.

It is worth noting that the Munjal surname has variations in spelling, such as Munjal, Munjall, and Munjaal, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences across different regions of India. Additionally, the name has been associated with various place names, including the village of Munjal Kalan in Punjab, which is believed to be the ancestral home of many Munjal families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munjal

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

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

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