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

Salunga, 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 Salunga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salunga in America

Salunga is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salunga surname appeared 104 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 Salunga.

The history of the last name Salunga

The surname Salunga has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th century and is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "salila," meaning "water" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who lived near bodies of water or worked in occupations related to water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Salunga can be found in the Mughal imperial records from the 16th century. These records mention a group of people with the surname Salunga residing in the area around the city of Lahore, which was a significant center of trade and commerce during that time.

In the 17th century, the name Salunga appeared in several historical manuscripts and chronicles, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in various parts of the Punjab region. One notable example is the mention of a Salunga family in the village of Sialkot, which was known for its skilled artisans and craftsmen.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Salunga surname became more widely dispersed across the Indian subcontinent, with individuals bearing this name found in various professions and occupations. One notable figure from this period was Salunga Singh (1780-1850), a renowned military leader and commander who served under the Sikh Empire.

Another notable individual with the Salunga surname was Salunga Devi (1810-1885), a renowned poet and writer from the region of Uttar Pradesh. Her works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and insightful commentary on social and cultural issues of the time.

In the 20th century, the Salunga surname gained further prominence with individuals like Salunga Rai (1920-1995), a prominent politician and social activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

Additionally, the name Salunga has been associated with various place names and geographical locations within the Indian subcontinent. For example, the village of Salunga in the state of Punjab is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, indicating the presence of a significant population of individuals with this surname in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salunga

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

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

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