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

Sanyal, 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 Sanyal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanyal in America

Sanyal is the 51830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanyal surname appeared 401 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 Sanyal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanyal 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 Sanyal

The surname SANYAL originated in India, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word 'sanyal', which means 'evening' or 'sunset'. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a particular area known for its beautiful sunsets or to someone who was born during the evening hours.

The name SANYAL is predominantly found in the eastern regions of India, particularly in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam. It is a common surname among the Bengali and Assamese communities, with a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name SANYAL can be found in the 'Ain-i-Akbari', a 16th-century historical record written during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals with the SANYAL surname who held important positions in the imperial court.

In the 18th century, the SANYAL family played a significant role in the development of the city of Calcutta (now Kolkata), which was then the capital of British India. Prominent members of the family were involved in various trades and professions, contributing to the city's growth and prosperity.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname SANYAL:

1. Jagadish Chandra Sanyal (1887-1965), an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule.
2. Narayan Chandra Sanyal (1869-1939), a Bengali writer and educator who made significant contributions to children's literature in Bengal.
3. Sachindra Nath Sanyal (1893-1942), a renowned Indian mathematician and educator who is credited with introducing modern mathematics education in India.
4. Kalidas Sanyal (1898-1975), a prominent Bengali playwright and novelist whose works explored social issues and cultural themes.
5. Satyendra Nath Sanyal (1915-1997), an Indian scientist and engineer who played a pivotal role in the development of India's nuclear and space programs.

The SANYAL surname has also been associated with several place names in India, such as Sanyal Nagar, a residential area in Kolkata, and Sanyal Bari, a historic mansion located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal.

Overall, the surname SANYAL has a rich and diverse history, deeply rooted in Indian culture and tradition, with influential individuals who have contributed significantly to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanyal

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

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

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