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

Namgyal, 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 Namgyal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Namgyal in America

Namgyal is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Namgyal surname appeared 146 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 Namgyal.

The history of the last name Namgyal

The surname Namgyal is of Tibetan origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Tibetan words "nam" meaning "sky" and "rgyal" meaning "victorious" or "conqueror." This combination suggests a meaning of "victorious in the heavens" or "sky conqueror."

The earliest known records of the surname Namgyal can be found in ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts from the Himalayan regions of Tibet and Bhutan. Some of these early references date back to the reign of the Tibetan king Drakpa Namgyal, who ruled from 1395 to 1432 and was instrumental in the spread of Buddhism in the region.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname Namgyal was Ngawang Namgyal, a prominent Tibetan Buddhist lama and the founder of the Namgyal Monastery in Dharamsala, India, in the 16th century. This monastery continues to be an important center of Tibetan Buddhist learning and practices.

Another significant figure in history bearing the Namgyal surname was Tseten Namgyal, a Tibetan king who ruled from 1676 to 1704. He is credited with establishing the Namgyal dynasty, which played a crucial role in the cultural and political landscape of Tibet during that period.

In the 18th century, Yeshe Namgyal, a renowned Tibetan scholar and Buddhist teacher, made significant contributions to the preservation and dissemination of Tibetan Buddhist teachings. His writings and teachings continue to be studied and revered by Buddhists worldwide.

Lastly, Tashi Namgyal, born in 1894, was a prominent Tibetan diplomat and politician who served as the representative of the Tibetan government in India during the mid-20th century. He played a pivotal role in advocating for Tibetan independence and raising awareness of the Tibetan cause on the international stage.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Namgyal, a name deeply rooted in the rich cultural and religious traditions of Tibet and the Himalayan regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Namgyal

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Namgyal, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!