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

Sukhu, 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 Sukhu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sukhu in America

Sukhu is the 37288th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sukhu surname appeared 598 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 Sukhu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sukhu 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 Sukhu

The surname Sukhu originated in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have roots in the Sanskrit language, with the word "sukh" meaning happiness, pleasure, or joy. The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to individuals known for their cheerful dispositions or joyful qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sukhu surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian language administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This historical record mentions individuals bearing the name Sukhu, suggesting its prevalence in the region during the Mughal era.

In the 18th century, the Sukhu surname appeared in various administrative and revenue records maintained by the British East India Company. These documents provide insights into the geographical distribution of the name, primarily concentrated in the present-day states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

Notable individuals with the Sukhu surname include Sardar Sukhu Singh (1720-1790), a prominent military leader and commander in the Sikh Khalsa army during the 18th century. Sukhu Singh played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another historical figure is Sham Sukhu (1857-1935), a renowned poet and writer from the Punjab region. His literary works, written in the Punjabi language, explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, earning him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.

In the field of sports, Tejinder Sukhu (born 1966) is a retired Indian cricketer who represented the Indian national team in Test and One Day International matches during the 1990s. He was known for his batting prowess and had a successful domestic career playing for Punjab and North Zone.

Sukhu Ram (1927-2008) was a prominent Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh from 1982 to 1985. He played a significant role in shaping the state's political landscape and is remembered for his contributions to infrastructure development and rural empowerment initiatives.

Lastly, Mukhtar Sukhu (born 1974) is a contemporary Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress party. He currently serves as a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, representing the Nadaun constituency. Sukhu has held various leadership positions within the party and is actively involved in shaping the state's political discourse.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sukhu

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

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

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