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

Rangwala, 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 Rangwala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rangwala in America

Rangwala is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rangwala surname appeared 204 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 Rangwala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rangwala 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 Rangwala

The surname Rangwala has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat. It is a toponymic surname, derived from the name of a place or village. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th century.

Rangwala is likely a combination of two words from the Gujarati language – "rang," meaning color or dye, and "wala," which signifies a person associated with a particular trade or profession. Thus, the name Rangwala may have been initially used to identify individuals involved in the dyeing or coloring industry, or those who hailed from a village or locality known for its dyeing activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rangwala can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. The name appears in several administrative documents and trade records from that period, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in various parts of Gujarat and neighboring regions.

During the 16th century, a prominent figure named Ratan Singh Rangwala gained recognition as a skilled architect and master builder. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several notable structures, including the famous Rani Ki Vav stepwell in Patan, Gujarat, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the 18th century, a scholar and poet named Govardhan Rangwala made significant contributions to Gujarati literature. His works, which included poetry and philosophical writings, were widely celebrated and helped preserve the cultural heritage of the region.

Another notable individual bearing the Rangwala surname was Ramanbhai Rangwala, a prominent social reformer and educationist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a crucial role in establishing several educational institutions and advocating for the empowerment of women through education.

The name Rangwala can also be found in historical records from other parts of India, such as Rajasthan and Maharashtra, suggesting that individuals with this surname may have migrated or settled in different regions over time.

While the Rangwala surname has its roots in Gujarat and the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical significance and cultural associations of this name remain deeply tied to its origins in the dyeing and coloring industries of medieval Gujarat.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rangwala

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

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

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