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

Sooklal, 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 Sooklal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sooklal in America

Sooklal is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sooklal surname appeared 158 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 Sooklal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sooklal 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 Sooklal

The surname SOOKLAL has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "sukh," meaning happiness or pleasure, and "lal," meaning beloved or dear.

SOOKLAL is a combination of these two words, essentially translating to "beloved of happiness" or "one who brings joy." This name likely originated as a descriptive term or a nickname bestowed upon individuals known for their cheerful dispositions or ability to spread joy and positivity.

The earliest recorded instances of the name SOOKLAL can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was used to refer to revered spiritual figures or individuals of high esteem within the community. One notable example is the 14th-century Hindu saint and poet, Sooklal Bhatt, whose writings and teachings have had a lasting impact on Indian literature and philosophy.

In the 16th century, the name SOOKLAL appeared in various royal court records and administrative documents from the Mughal Empire, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held positions of importance within the imperial bureaucracy or were part of the nobility.

As the Indian diaspora spread across the globe, the surname SOOKLAL traveled with them, particularly to regions with significant Indian communities, such as East Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Southeast Asia. Notable individuals with the surname SOOKLAL throughout history include:

1. Sooklal Bhatt (14th century) - Hindu saint and poet from northern India.
2. Sooklal Khan (1620-1678) - Mughal military commander and governor of Agra during the reign of Aurangzeb.
3. Sooklal Ramcharan (1852-1924) - Indian indentured laborer and community leader in British Guiana (now Guyana).
4. Sooklal Ramdhani (1901-1982) - Trinidadian journalist and political activist who advocated for workers' rights and independence.
5. Sooklal Motilal (1915-2001) - Renowned Indian classical musician and exponent of the sitar.

While the surname SOOKLAL is not as common as some other Indian surnames, it has a rich historical background and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sooklal

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

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

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