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

Shinaul, 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 Shinaul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shinaul in America

Shinaul is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shinaul surname appeared 102 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 Shinaul.

The history of the last name Shinaul

The surname SHINAUL has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, believed to have emerged in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "shina" meaning "moon" and "aul" meaning "dwelling," suggesting a connection to those whose ancestors may have lived in a location associated with the moon or had a profession related to celestial observations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SHINAUL name can be found in a Persian manuscript from the late 1500s, detailing the professions and trades of individuals in the court of Akbar the Great. This manuscript mentions a family of astronomers and astrologers bearing the surname SHINAUL, indicating their expertise in celestial studies.

In the 17th century, the SHINAUL name appeared in various administrative records and land ownership documents during the reign of Shah Jahan, particularly in the regions of present-day northern India and Pakistan. These records suggest that some members of the SHINAUL family held positions of influence and were landowners during that period.

Notable individuals with the SHINAUL surname include Jyoti SHINAUL, a renowned astronomer born in 1645 in Agra, who made significant contributions to the understanding of lunar cycles and eclipses. His treatise, "Chandra Grahana Vidya," was widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.

Another prominent figure was Kalidas SHINAUL, a poet and philosopher from the late 17th century, born in Lahore. His works, such as "Prem Ratnavali," explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, drawing inspiration from celestial metaphors and symbolism.

In the 18th century, Gopal SHINAUL, a mathematician and astronomer, served as a court advisor to the Maratha rulers in central India. His calculations and predictions regarding solar and lunar eclipses were highly regarded and influenced the planning of important events and ceremonies.

The SHINAUL surname also appears in ancient village records and land deeds from regions like Rajasthan and Gujarat, indicating the presence of families with this name in those areas during the medieval period.

As the name SHINAUL spread across the Indian subcontinent, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Shinawl, Shinal, and Shinoul, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences of different regions and dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shinaul

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

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

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