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

Singhal, 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 Singhal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Singhal in America

Singhal is the 21228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Singhal surname appeared 1,236 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 Singhal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Singhal 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 Singhal

The surname Singhal is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the country. It traces its roots back to the Sanskrit language and is believed to have originated sometime around the 5th or 6th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "singha," which means "lion" or "courageous."

Historically, the Singhal surname was associated with the Kshatriya (warrior) caste in ancient Indian society. The name was often given to individuals who displayed bravery and strength in battle or leadership roles. Some early references to the name can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Singhal surname dates back to the 9th century CE. Amir Khusrau, a renowned Sufi poet and scholar from Delhi, mentioned a ruler named Singhal Deva in his writings. Singhal Deva was a prominent figure in the Chauhan dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Rajasthan and Delhi during the 12th century.

During the medieval period, the Singhal surname was also associated with the ruling classes and nobility in various regions of northern India. Prominent individuals bearing this surname include Maharaja Singhal Singh Bahadur (1708-1764), a powerful ruler of the Jaipur state, and Raja Singhal Suraj Mal (1707-1763), the founder of the city of Bharatpur.

In more recent history, several notable figures have carried the Singhal surname. Ranjit Singhal (1924-2012) was an eminent Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to various nations. Vinod Singhal (1943-2021) was a celebrated Indian actor and comedian known for his performances in numerous Bollywood films and television shows.

Another prominent individual was Dr. Jagdish Singhal (1919-2004), a pioneering Indian-American scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the fields of aerospace and computer technology. He worked on several important projects for NASA, including the Apollo program.

The Singhal surname has also been associated with various literary figures and scholars throughout history. One example is Sher Singh Singhal (1917-1991), a renowned Punjabi poet and writer who received several prestigious awards for his literary works.

While the Singhal surname originated in northern India, it has since spread to other parts of the subcontinent and across the globe due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the ancient warrior classes and ruling dynasties of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Singhal

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

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

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