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

Nangia, 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 Nangia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nangia in America

Nangia is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nangia surname appeared 246 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 Nangia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nangia 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 Nangia

The surname NANGIA has its origins in North India, particularly in the state of Punjab, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Nagnaja," which means "born of a naked one" or "born of a sage." This suggests that the name may have been associated with religious or spiritual traditions in its early days.

In ancient Hindu texts, there are references to sages or ascetics who renounced worldly possessions and lived a life of austerity, often wearing minimal clothing or practicing nudity as a symbol of their detachment from material pleasures. The name NANGIA may have initially been bestowed upon individuals or families who followed similar spiritual paths or had close connections with such sages.

The earliest known records of the NANGIA surname can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Punjab, which was then under the rule of the Mughal Empire. During this period, the name appears in various local administrative documents and land records, indicating its presence among the landowning and agricultural communities of the region.

One notable bearer of the NANGIA surname was Sardar Karam Singh Nangia, a prominent figure in the Sikh Empire during the early 19th century. He served as a commander in the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Sikh Empire's territories.

Another historical figure associated with the NANGIA surname was Pandit Swaroop Nath Nangia, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century. His literary works, particularly his commentaries on ancient Hindu texts, were highly regarded and contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of Sanskrit literature.

In the 19th century, the name NANGIA gained prominence in the field of education with the establishment of the Nangia Educational Trust in Punjab. This trust founded several schools and educational institutions, playing a vital role in promoting literacy and education in the region.

Other notable individuals with the NANGIA surname include Sardar Bahadur Sir Harnam Singh Nangia (1865-1939), a prominent politician and social reformer from Punjab, and Dr. Amarjit Singh Nangia (1924-2003), a distinguished ophthalmologist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the field of eye care in India.

Throughout its history, the NANGIA surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of North India, particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. While its origins can be traced back to ancient spiritual traditions, the name has evolved to encompass diverse professions and spheres of influence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nangia

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

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

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