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

Sangil, 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 Sangil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sangil in America

Sangil is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sangil surname appeared 176 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 Sangil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sangil 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 Sangil

The surname SANGIL originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the northern regions of India and Pakistan. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "sangila," meaning "united" or "bound together." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with unity, cohesion, or possibly a community or clan.

The earliest documented instances of the SANGIL surname can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and historical texts dating back to the 6th century BCE. These records mention individuals bearing the name, although the specific contexts and details remain unclear due to the age of the sources.

During the medieval period, the SANGIL name appeared in various Persian and Arabic manuscripts, indicating its spread across the region through trade and cultural exchange. One notable mention is in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative manual commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which lists several individuals with the SANGIL surname serving in various official capacities.

In the 18th century, the SANGIL name gained prominence in the region of Punjab, which straddles modern-day India and Pakistan. Historical records from this period mention Sardar Dyal Singh Sangil (1720-1785), a renowned military leader and statesman who played a significant role in the affairs of the Sikh Empire.

Another notable figure was Bhai Vir Singh Sangil (1872-1957), a prominent Sikh scholar, theologian, and writer who contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of Sikh literature and culture. His literary works, including the iconic novel "Sundari," have left a lasting impact on Punjabi literature.

In the 20th century, the SANGIL surname gained international recognition through the achievements of individuals such as Dr. Harbans Lal Sangil (1919-2005), a renowned nuclear physicist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear science in India.

It is important to note that the SANGIL surname has also been associated with various place names and localities in the Indian subcontinent, such as the village of Sangil in the Ludhiana district of Punjab, India. However, the exact origins and connections between the surname and these place names remain unclear.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sangil

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

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

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