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

Popli, 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 Popli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Popli in America

Popli is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Popli surname appeared 137 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 Popli.

The history of the last name Popli

The surname Popli originated from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan during the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "popla," which means "a small boat" or "a float." The name likely referred to an occupation or a specific location associated with boating or water transportation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Popli surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century historical record written during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals with the Popli surname serving in various administrative and military roles.

In the 17th century, the Popli clan gained prominence in the region of Sirhind, located in present-day Punjab, India. During this time, a notable figure named Bhai Mohri Popli played a significant role in the Sikh resistance against the Mughal Empire. He is remembered as a devoted follower of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.

The Popli surname also has a historical connection to the city of Amritsar, a major cultural and spiritual center for Sikhs. Records from the 18th century indicate that several Popli families were influential landowners and merchants in the area surrounding the Golden Temple.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual named Sardar Sundar Singh Popli (1828-1892) served as a distinguished military commander and administrator under the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire.

Another notable figure with the Popli surname was Sardar Bahadur Sardar Harnam Singh Popli (1865-1934), a prominent political leader and social reformer who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Imperial Legislative Council and advocated for the rights of farmers and the underprivileged.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the Popli surname have emerged, such as Popley, Poplay, and Popalia, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. Additionally, some branches of the Popli family have adopted alternative surnames or titles, further diversifying the surname's historical lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Popli

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

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 Popli 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.

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

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