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

Tanghal, 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 Tanghal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tanghal in America

Tanghal is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tanghal surname appeared 113 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 Tanghal.

The history of the last name Tanghal

The surname TANGHAL is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, where the word "tanghal" was used to refer to a specific type of agricultural implement or tool. This suggests that the name may have been derived from an occupation or profession related to farming or agriculture.

The earliest known records of the TANGHAL surname date back to the 16th century, where it appears in several historical documents and manuscripts from the Mughal Empire. One notable mention is found in a land registry document from the reign of Akbar the Great, where a person named Govind TANGHAL is listed as a landowner in the village of Sirhind, now located in the modern-day state of Punjab, India.

During the 17th century, the TANGHAL surname spread beyond the Punjab region as people migrated to other parts of the subcontinent. In 1652, a merchant named Kanha TANGHAL is recorded as having established a successful trading business in the city of Surat, which was then a prominent commercial hub in Gujarat.

As the British East India Company expanded its influence in India, the TANGHAL name began appearing in colonial records. In 1765, a man named Ranjit TANGHAL served as a local administrator in the district of Patna, which was under the control of the East India Company at the time.

One of the most notable individuals with the TANGHAL surname was Bhagwant TANGHAL (1825-1891), a renowned scholar and teacher from Punjab. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the study of Sikh scriptures and his efforts in promoting education among the Sikh community.

Another prominent figure was Kartar Singh TANGHAL (1876-1942), a political activist and freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement. He was imprisoned several times by the British authorities for his involvement in protests and civil disobedience campaigns.

In the 20th century, Gurmukh Singh TANGHAL (1912-1987) gained recognition as a renowned Punjabi poet and writer. His works often explored themes of social justice, human rights, and the struggles of the marginalized communities in Punjab.

While the TANGHAL surname continues to be found predominantly in the Indian state of Punjab and among the Punjabi diaspora around the world, it has also spread to other regions through migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tanghal

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

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 Tanghal 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.

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

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