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

Negi, 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 Negi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Negi in America

Negi is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Negi surname appeared 283 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 Negi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Negi 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 Negi

The surname NEGI is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern region of Uttarakhand, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "naga," which means "mountain" or "hills." This suggests that the name was likely associated with families or communities residing in the mountainous areas of Uttarakhand.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the NEGI surname can be found in the historical records of the Garhwal Kingdom, which ruled over parts of present-day Uttarakhand from the 7th century AD until the early 19th century. These records indicate that individuals bearing the NEGI surname held prominent positions within the royal court and administrative apparatus of the kingdom.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Bhanu Negi served as a military commander and advisor to the Garhwal rulers. His exploits and contributions to the kingdom's defense against invaders are well-documented in local folklore and historical accounts.

In the 18th century, another prominent individual, Balbir Singh Negi, was a renowned scholar and poet who authored several literary works in Sanskrit and the local Garhwali language. His compositions, which often celebrated the natural beauty and cultural traditions of the Garhwal region, have been preserved and continue to be studied by academics and literature enthusiasts.

The NEGI surname has also been associated with several prominent figures in the field of education and social reform. In the early 20th century, Govind Ballabh Negi, born in 1888, was a pioneering educator who established several schools and educational institutions in Uttarakhand, promoting literacy and women's education at a time when these initiatives were rare.

Another notable individual was Sukhram Singh Negi, born in 1913, who was a prominent activist and leader in the Indian independence movement. He played a crucial role in mobilizing support for the cause of freedom in the Garhwal region and was actively involved in various non-violent protests and civil disobedience campaigns.

While the NEGI surname has its roots in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand, it has since spread to other parts of India due to migration and settlements. Over the centuries, variations in spelling and pronunciation have emerged, such as Nagee, Naigee, and Naygi, but the core meaning and connection to the region's geography and cultural heritage remain intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Negi

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

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

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