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

Rangal, 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 Rangal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rangal in America

Rangal is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rangal surname appeared 128 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 Rangal.

The history of the last name Rangal

The surname RANGAL is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the state of Tamil Nadu, where it was likely derived from the Tamil word "rangam," meaning a stage or arena. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the performing arts or theatrical traditions of the region.

In the early 19th century, records indicate the presence of individuals bearing the surname RANGAL in the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, particularly in the areas around Madras (now Chennai) and Pondicherry. It is possible that the name may have evolved from an earlier spelling or variation, such as "Rangayyan" or "Rangaiyar."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RANGAL can be found in the writings of the renowned Tamil scholar and poet, U. V. Swaminatha Iyer (1855-1942), who mentioned a RANGAL family from the town of Kanchipuram in his literary works.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, several notable figures bearing the RANGAL surname left their mark in various fields. Among them were:

1. C. S. RANGAL (1873-1942), a prominent lawyer and political activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
2. R. RANGAL Naidu (1886-1968), a respected educator and social reformer who established several schools in Tamil Nadu.
3. P. V. RANGAL (1901-1979), a celebrated Tamil writer and journalist known for his contributions to Tamil literature and journalism.
4. K. RANGAL Rao (1912-1988), a distinguished mathematician and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras.
5. V. RANGAL Iyengar (1920-2002), a renowned classical dancer and choreographer credited with popularizing the Bharatanatyam dance form globally.

While the surname RANGAL may have originated from a specific region in Tamil Nadu, over time, it has been adopted by individuals across various parts of India, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic landscape of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rangal

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

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

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