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

Permaul, 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 Permaul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Permaul in America

Permaul is the 60045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Permaul surname appeared 336 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 Permaul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Permaul 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 Permaul

The surname PERMAUL has its origins in India, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit words "permita" meaning "measured" and "mul" meaning "root" or "origin". This combination suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who measured or assessed the value of commodities or land.

In the early historical records of the Indian subcontinent, variations of the name can be found, such as "Parmauliya" and "Parmaulick". These spellings were often used to denote occupations or regions where the name was prevalent. The name was particularly common in the northern regions of India, such as Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

One of the earliest known references to the name PERMAUL can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a detailed document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. This work, which documented the administration and governance of the empire, mentions several individuals with the name PERMAUL serving in various capacities.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Permaul Singh played a significant role in the court of the Maratha ruler Shivaji. He served as a trusted advisor and contributed to the expansion of the Maratha Empire. Another notable individual was Permaul Bakshi, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

During the British colonial period in India, the name PERMAUL continued to be prevalent, particularly among Hindu communities. One notable figure was Permaul Sodhee, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Calcutta (now Kolkata) who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his contributions to educational institutions and charitable causes.

In the 19th century, Permaul Nanda, a influential landowner and community leader from Punjab, played a significant role in the region's affairs. He was actively involved in negotiations with the British authorities and was respected for his wisdom and leadership.

Another individual of note was Permaul Vidyarthi, a renowned scholar and educator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was instrumental in promoting education and establishing several schools and institutions in northern India.

While the name PERMAUL has its roots in India, it has also been carried by individuals of Indian descent in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Indian diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Permaul

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

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

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