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

Rajpal, 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 Rajpal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rajpal in America

Rajpal is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rajpal surname appeared 281 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 Rajpal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rajpal 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 Rajpal

The surname Rajpal has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is a compound name derived from the Sanskrit words "Raja," meaning king or ruler, and "Pal," meaning protector or guardian. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or were responsible for safeguarding royal families or territories.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Rajpal can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 11th to 13th centuries. During this time, various ruling dynasties and kingdoms flourished in the region, many of which employed individuals with titles or names reflecting their roles as protectors or advisors to the monarchs.

One notable historical reference to the name Rajpal can be found in the Prithviraj Raso, a medieval Indian epic poem that chronicles the life and exploits of the 12th-century Rajput king, Prithviraj Chauhan. In this literary work, the name Rajpal is mentioned as one of the king's trusted advisors and warriors.

Among the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Rajpal were Rajpal Singh (1234-1287), a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar, and Rajpal Devi (1512-1568), a renowned poetess and scholar from the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Rajpal family settled in the city of Lucknow, where they gained prominence as landowners and administrators under the Nawabs of Awadh. One notable member of this lineage was Rajpal Singh Bahadur (1765-1832), who served as the governor of Lucknow and played a significant role in the city's cultural and architectural development.

Another historically significant figure with the surname Rajpal was Rajpal Yadav (1678-1745), a military leader and commander who fought against the Maratha Empire in the 18th century. His exploits were recorded in various chronicles and manuscripts of the time.

During the British colonial period in India, several individuals with the surname Rajpal held prominent positions in the administrative and judicial systems. One such individual was Sir Rajpal Singh (1867-1942), who served as a judge in the Allahabad High Court and played a crucial role in shaping the legal system of the region.

It is important to note that while the surname Rajpal has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical references and early recorded instances of the name remain deeply rooted in the cultural and political landscape of ancient and medieval India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rajpal

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

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

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