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

Singla, 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 Singla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Singla in America

Singla is the 41728th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Singla surname appeared 521 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 Singla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Singla 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 Singla

The surname Singla is of Punjabi origin and is found predominantly in northern India, particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Shringala," which means "bell" or "anklet." The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the profession of making or selling bells or anklets.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Singla can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the region. One notable example is the mention of a person named Singla in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

The name Singla has also been associated with several prominent individuals throughout history. One such individual was Bhai Singla, a 17th-century Sikh scholar and author who wrote extensively on Sikh philosophy and teachings. Another notable figure was Rai Singh Singla, a 19th-century Punjabi poet and writer whose works contributed significantly to the literary tradition of the region.

In the 18th century, the Singla family played a significant role in the establishment of the city of Amritsar, which is now considered the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh community. The family was among the founders of the historic Gurdwara Dera Sahib, one of the most revered Sikh shrines in the city.

The name Singla has also been associated with place names in the region, such as Singla Kalan and Singla Khurd, which are villages located in the Sangrur district of Punjab. These place names are likely derived from the surname itself, indicating the presence of Singla families in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the surname Singla include Harish Singla, an Indian politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's parliament) from 2009 to 2014, and Virender Singla, an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Punjab and represented India in the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy.

Overall, the surname Singla has a rich history rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of northern India, particularly in the Punjab region. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit words, and it has been associated with various prominent figures and historical events over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Singla

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

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

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