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

Sandhar, 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 Sandhar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sandhar in America

Sandhar is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sandhar surname appeared 181 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 Sandhar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sandhar 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 Sandhar

The surname SANDHAR is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region of South Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name SANDHAR is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'sandhar,' which means 'joining' or 'uniting.' It is possible that the surname was originally given to someone who worked as a mediator or peacemaker, responsible for resolving conflicts and bringing people together.

Some historical references suggest that the SANDHAR surname may have been associated with certain noble families or clans in the Punjab region during the reign of the Mughal Empire. However, specific records from that era are scarce and difficult to verify.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the SANDHAR surname dates back to the late 16th century, when a man named Bhai Sandhar was mentioned in the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of the Sikh religion. Bhai Sandhar was a devout follower of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Bhai Mani Singh SANDHAR played a significant role in the Sikh resistance against the Mughal rulers. He was a skilled warrior and a calligrapher who transcribed the final version of the Guru Granth Sahib. He was born in 1644 and executed in 1734 for his role in the Sikh struggle for freedom.

Another notable individual with the SANDHAR surname was Sardar Gurbax Singh SANDHAR, a prominent military leader in the 19th century. He served as the commander of the Sikh forces during the Anglo-Sikh Wars and was known for his bravery and strategic acumen.

In the 20th century, one of the most renowned figures with the SANDHAR surname was Giani Zail Singh SANDHAR, who served as the seventh President of India from 1982 to 1987. He was born in 1916 and played a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape during his tenure.

Lastly, Mahendra Singh SANDHAR, born in 1949, is a prominent Indian businessman and industrialist. He is the founder and chairman of the Sandhar Group, a leading auto components manufacturing company based in India.

Overall, the SANDHAR surname has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of the Punjab region, with notable individuals contributing to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sandhar

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

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

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