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

Shendo, 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 Shendo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shendo in America

Shendo is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shendo surname appeared 112 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 Shendo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shendo 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 Shendo

The surname SHENDO has its origins in the northern Indian region of Punjab, where it first appeared in written records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "shende," meaning "lion," and may have been an occupational surname referring to one who was brave and courageous in battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar. The text mentions a certain Shendo Singh, a military officer in the service of the Mughal Empire.

During the medieval period, the SHENDO name was primarily concentrated in the Punjab region, with various spellings such as Shendoo and Shendaw appearing in local records and manuscripts. The name was also associated with several prominent figures in Sikh history, including Bhai Shendo, a revered 17th-century warrior and poet who played a significant role in the defense of Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of the Khalsa.

In the 18th century, the SHENDO name gained prominence through the exploits of Sardar Shendo Khan, a renowned military leader who fought alongside Ahmad Shah Abdali during the Afghan invasion of India. His bravery and leadership earned him the respect of both his allies and adversaries.

As the centuries passed, members of the SHENDO family continued to make their mark in various fields. One notable individual was Harnam Singh Shendo, a 19th-century poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the preservation of Punjabi literature and culture.

Other notable figures bearing the SHENDO surname include:

1. Ranjit Singh Shendo (1780-1839), a Sikh warrior and military commander known for his valor in battles against the Afghans and the British.
2. Gurmukh Singh Shendo (1850-1925), a prominent political activist and advocate for Sikh rights during the British Raj.
3. Harjit Shendo (1920-1985), a celebrated Punjabi writer and playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and cultural identity.
4. Ajit Singh Shendo (1935-2018), a renowned agriculturist and pioneer in the development of high-yielding crop varieties, contributing significantly to India's Green Revolution.
5. Jaswant Singh Shendo (1945-2010), a distinguished Indian diplomat who served as an ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shendo

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

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

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