2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sudul
An Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word "sudhu" meaning pure or virtuous.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Sudul. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sudul surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Sudul in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sudul, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sudul
The surname SUDUL has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 9th to 10th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sudaal," which means "well-mannered" or "gracious."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SUDUL can be found in ancient Punjabi manuscripts dating back to the 11th century. These manuscripts were written in the Gurmukhi script and contained references to individuals bearing this surname, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.
In the 13th century, the name SUDUL gained prominence when it was mentioned in the chronicles of the Delhi Sultanate. These records documented the exploits of a renowned warrior and military commander named Malik SUDUL, who served under the reign of Sultan Iltutmish (1211-1236 AD).
During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the SUDUL surname became associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Mirza SUDUL Khan, a high-ranking official in the court of Emperor Akbar (1556-1605 AD), who was known for his diplomatic skills and administrative prowess.
In the 18th century, the SUDUL family established itself as a prominent landowning clan in the region of Sirhind, now part of modern-day Punjab. One of the most renowned members of this family was Raja SUDUL Singh (1725-1789), a Punjabi chieftain who played a significant role in the resistance against the Afghan Durrani Empire.
Another notable figure with the SUDUL surname was Rani SUDUL Kunwar (1835-1858), a brave and courageous woman who fought alongside her husband, Raja Kunwar Singh, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Her heroic deeds and sacrifices during the rebellion earned her a place in the annals of Indian history.
As the centuries passed, the SUDUL surname continued to be associated with various regions and communities within the Indian subcontinent, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, including politics, literature, and academia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sudul
Among Census respondents with the surname Sudul, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Sudul bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sudul surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Black or African American3.7% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sudul
Sudul appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-7 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,344 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-6 bearers (-5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 15,344 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.2%) | Down 6,064 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sudul surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #150,205 | -4.2% |
| Count | 115 | 109 | -5.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sudul bearers went from 115 to 109 (-5.2% change). The surname moved down 6,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #150,205.
FAQ
Sudul surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sudul?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Sudul. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Sudul?
Sudul ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Sudul. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sudul.
Has Sudul become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sudul went from 115 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Sudul?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sudul, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sudul in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sudul appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Black (3.7%), Hispanic (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sudul (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sudul mean?
An Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word "sudhu" meaning pure or virtuous. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sudul (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Sudul?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Sudul is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.