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

Sagoo, 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 Sagoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sagoo in America

Sagoo is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sagoo surname appeared 125 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 Sagoo.

The history of the last name Sagoo

The surname "SAGOO" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "sagu," which means "green" or "verdant."

The name is thought to have originated in the Sialkot region of Punjab, where many families with this surname have historical roots. The earliest known records of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, when the region was ruled by the Mughal Empire.

During the Mughal era, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical attributes, or places of origin. It is possible that the surname "SAGOO" was initially associated with individuals who worked with greenery or lived in areas with lush vegetation.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Persian chronicles of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, where a nobleman named Sagoo Khan is mentioned as a member of the imperial court in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, the "SAGOO" surname appeared in various records from the Sikh Empire, which ruled over parts of the Punjab region. Sardar Daya Singh Sagoo, a prominent military leader and commander during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was born in 1779 and played a significant role in the expansion of the Sikh Empire.

Another notable figure with the surname "SAGOO" was Bhai Vir Singh Sagoo, a renowned Sikh scholar, and poet who lived from 1872 to 1957. His literary works, including the acclaimed novel "Sundari," have had a lasting impact on Punjabi literature and culture.

During the British colonial era in India, the surname "SAGOO" was also found in various administrative records and historical documents. One example is Sardar Bahadur Lal Singh Sagoo, a prominent landowner and influential figure in the Punjab region in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, the name gained further recognition with individuals like Sardar Kartar Singh Sagoo, a respected educationist and social reformer who played a pivotal role in establishing educational institutions in the Punjab region.

While the surname "SAGOO" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical significance and connections to the Punjab region remain an integral part of its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sagoo

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

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

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