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

Sahal, 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 Sahal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sahal in America

Sahal is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sahal surname appeared 219 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 Sahal.

The history of the last name Sahal

The surname SAHAL has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, where it is believed to have originated in the northern regions of India during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from an Old Sanskrit word meaning "courageous" or "brave," potentially referring to a warrior or military background.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAHAL surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a certain Sahal Khan, a military commander who served under Akbar's reign (1556-1605). Additionally, the name appears in various inscriptions and historical manuscripts from the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the SAHAL name gained prominence in the Punjab region, particularly in the city of Lahore. Several notable figures bearing this surname emerged, including Sahal Chand, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived in the late 1600s and was known for his charitable contributions to the local community.

As the centuries progressed, the SAHAL surname spread across the Indian subcontinent, and some individuals with this name made significant contributions in various fields. One such figure was Sahal Singh Mahil (1887-1962), a renowned Punjabi poet and writer who played a vital role in the literary renaissance of the early 20th century.

Another notable bearer of the SAHAL surname was Sahal Abdul Qadir (1901-1983), an Indian freedom fighter and political activist who participated in the struggle for independence from British rule. He was involved in various protests and movements, including the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

In more recent times, the SAHAL surname has gained international recognition through the achievements of individuals like Ali Sahal (born 1958), an Egyptian footballer who represented his country in multiple international tournaments and was celebrated as one of the best players in Africa during his career.

It is worth noting that the surname SAHAL has also been found in other regions, such as parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, suggesting a possible connection or migration of people bearing this name across different regions and cultures over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sahal

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

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

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