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

Thind, 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 Thind surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thind in America

Thind is the 34272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thind surname appeared 662 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 Thind.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thind 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 Thind

The surname Thind originates from the Punjab region of northern India and Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'thinda', meaning a small mound or hillock. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 16th century.

During the Mughal era, the Thind surname was borne by several notable figures, including Bhai Mati Das Thind, a devout Sikh who attained martyrdom in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam. His sacrifice is commemorated in the Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib.

In the 18th century, Bhai Bhagtu Thind, a renowned Sikh warrior and scholar, played a significant role in the battles against the Afghan invaders. His bravery and leadership were instrumental in preserving the Sikh faith during those turbulent times.

One of the most prominent individuals with the Thind surname was Bhagat Singh Thind, a renowned Indian American writer and lecturer, born in 1892. He gained recognition for his efforts to secure the right of citizenship for Indian Americans, which was initially denied based on their racial classification.

Another notable figure was Sher Singh Thind, a distinguished military officer in the British Indian Army during World War I. He was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In more recent times, Dr. Inderjit Singh Thind, born in 1927, made significant contributions to the field of agriculture as a renowned plant scientist. His research on crop productivity and sustainable farming practices earned him numerous accolades and international recognition.

The Thind surname has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region, such as Thind Kalan and Thind Khurd, which were once small villages or settlements located on or near hillocks.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thind

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

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

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