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

Sibal, 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 Sibal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sibal in America

Sibal is the 38801st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sibal surname appeared 569 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 Sibal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sibal 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 Sibal

The surname SIBAL originated in the Punjab region of India, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'shibala,' which means 'powerful' or 'strong.' The name was initially associated with warriors and individuals known for their physical strength and prowess in battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SIBAL surname can be found in the Mughal court records from the late 16th century. These records mention a commander named Sibal Singh, who served under Emperor Akbar and was renowned for his military achievements.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the SIBAL name gained prominence in the Sikh community of Punjab. Several historical accounts reference influential figures with this surname, such as Bhai Sibal Das, a revered Sikh preacher and scholar who lived in the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, the SIBAL family played a significant role in the resistance against British colonial rule. Sardar Hari Singh Sibal (1821-1892) was a prominent leader who organized armed uprisings against the British East India Company and later fought in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Another notable figure with the SIBAL surname was Kunwar Sibal Singh (1871-1948), a pioneering educator who established several schools and educational institutions in Punjab. His efforts contributed to the promotion of literacy and education among the local populace.

During the 20th century, the SIBAL family continued to make significant contributions in various fields. Kapil Sibal (born 1948) is a renowned Indian lawyer, politician, and former Union Minister who has held several important positions in the Indian government.

Over the centuries, the SIBAL surname has also been associated with various place names in Punjab, such as Sibalpur and Sibal Kalan, reflecting the historical presence and influence of this family in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sibal

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

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

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