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

Pingul, 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 Pingul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pingul in America

Pingul is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pingul surname appeared 181 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 Pingul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pingul 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 Pingul

The surname "PINGUL" originated in the central Punjab region of India during the late 16th century. It is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word "pingala," which means "reddish-brown" or "tawny." This name was likely given to individuals with a reddish or tawny complexion or hair color.

The earliest known record of the PINGUL surname dates back to 1612, when it appeared in a land deed document from the city of Jalandhar. The document mentioned a landowner named Gopal Ram PINGUL, who had acquired a parcel of agricultural land in the village of Nurmahal.

In the 17th century, the PINGUL family was known to have lived in the cities of Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, and Kapurthala, which were all part of the former princely state of Kapurthala. Several PINGUL individuals were recorded as serving in the armed forces of the Kapurthala state during this period.

One notable member of the PINGUL family was Bhai Mani Singh PINGUL (1644-1734), a renowned Sikh scholar and warrior who played a significant role in preserving and propagating the Sikh scriptures. He is revered for his contributions to the compilation and transcription of the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs.

Another prominent PINGUL was Sardar Dyal Singh PINGUL (1783-1853), a distinguished military commander who served in the armies of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the powerful ruler of the Sikh Empire. Dyal Singh PINGUL was known for his bravery and strategic prowess in various battles against the Afghan and British forces.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the PINGUL surname was also found in the regions of Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Patiala, which were part of the larger Punjab province. Several PINGUL individuals were recorded as landowners, traders, and government officials during this period.

In the 20th century, notable people with the PINGUL surname include Gurbachan Singh PINGUL (1914-1996), a celebrated Punjabi writer and poet who received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his literary contributions. Another noteworthy individual was Harjit Singh PINGUL (1932-2008), a renowned agriculturist and horticulturist who played a crucial role in the Green Revolution in India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pingul

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

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

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