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

Sigdel, 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 Sigdel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sigdel in America

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

The Sigdel 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 Sigdel.

The history of the last name Sigdel

The surname SIGDEL has its origins in Nepal, dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Nepali word "Shigde," which means "quick" or "fast." The name was likely given to individuals known for their speed and agility, either in physical activities or decision-making.

SIGDEL is particularly prevalent in the Kathmandu Valley region, where it is believed to have originated. The earliest known record of the name can be found in a land ownership document from the year 1367, which mentions a landowner named Shigde Lama.

During the Malla Dynasty, which ruled over various principalities in the Kathmandu Valley from the 12th to the 18th century, the SIGDEL surname gained prominence. Several individuals with this name held influential positions in the courts of the Malla kings.

One notable figure was Ratna SIGDEL, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. His works, which focused on Buddhist philosophy and literature, are still studied today in Nepal and parts of the Himalayan region.

Another historically significant individual bearing the SIGDEL surname was Kaji Hari SIGDEL, a military leader who played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal in the late 18th century. He was a trusted general under King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of the modern Nepali state.

In the 19th century, Bhimsen SIGDEL, a prominent political figure, served as the Prime Minister of Nepal during the reign of King Rajendra Bikram Shah. His tenure was marked by significant administrative reforms and efforts to modernize the country.

The SIGDEL name has also been associated with various place names in Nepal, such as Sigdel Tole, a neighborhood in Kathmandu, and Sigdelgaun, a village in the Bagmati Province.

Throughout history, the SIGDEL surname has been spelled in various ways, including Shigdel, Shikdel, and Siqdel, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations in Nepal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sigdel

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

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

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