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

Narag, 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 Narag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narag in America

Narag is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narag surname appeared 177 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 Narag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narag 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 Narag

The surname NARAG is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region now known as Punjab. The name dates back to the 15th century and is thought to derive from the Sanskrit word "naga," which means "serpent" or "snake." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with snakes, either through occupation, symbolism, or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NARAG surname can be found in a 16th-century manuscript detailing the genealogy of a prominent Punjabi family. The document mentions a certain Vijay NARAG, who was a landowner and influential figure in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the NARAG name appeared in several Persian chronicles, which documented the lives and deeds of notable individuals from the Mughal Empire. One such individual was Rahim NARAG, a skilled calligrapher and poet who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

During the British colonial era in India, the NARAG surname gained wider recognition. Notably, Karam NARAG (1856-1932) was a prominent educator and social reformer who played a significant role in promoting female education and advocating for women's rights in Punjab.

Another notable bearer of the NARAG surname was Gurbachan Singh NARAG (1897-1971), a renowned Punjabi writer and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of social injustice and cultural identity, are considered seminal contributions to the Punjabi literary canon.

In more recent times, the NARAG surname has also been associated with notable figures in various fields. For example, Jagdish NARAG (1930-2018) was a distinguished Indian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of condensed matter physics.

While the surname NARAG is primarily found in the Indian state of Punjab and among the Punjabi diaspora, it is also found in other parts of South Asia and among various communities. The name's connection to the Sanskrit word "naga" and its potential associations with snakes and serpent symbolism add an intriguing layer of cultural significance to its origins and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narag

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

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

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