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

Thukral, 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 Thukral surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thukral in America

Thukral is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thukral surname appeared 202 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 Thukral.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thukral 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 Thukral

The surname Thukral is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India. It is considered to be a variation of the name Thakur, which has its roots in the Sanskrit language. The name Thakur was traditionally used to denote a member of the ruling or landowning class, often associated with the Rajput community.

The earliest known records of the name Thukral can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. It is likely that the name evolved from Thakur over time, as surnames often underwent changes in spelling and pronunciation during their transmission across generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thukral can be found in the court records of the Mughal Empire, where a nobleman named Jai Thukral is mentioned as holding a prominent position during the reign of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, who ruled from 1556 to 1605.

In the 18th century, the name Thukral gained prominence in the region of Punjab, where it was associated with several influential families. One notable figure from this period was Bhai Thukral Singh, a prominent military leader who played a crucial role in the battles against the Afghan invaders during the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

As the name spread across different regions of India, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. For instance, in some areas, the name was written as Thakraal or Thakral, reflecting local linguistic influences.

Other notable individuals bearing the surname Thukral include:

1. Jasraj Thukral (1920-1998), an acclaimed Indian classical vocalist and recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan award.
2. Jiten Thukral (born 1976), an Indian contemporary artist known for his collaborative work with his brother Rohit Thukral.
3. Rohit Thukral (born 1976), an Indian contemporary artist who works in collaboration with his brother Jiten Thukral.
4. Vijay Thukral (born 1957), an Indian entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded the Thukral Group, a prominent industrial conglomerate.
5. Neha Thukral (born 1987), an Indian television actress and model known for her roles in various popular TV shows.

While the surname Thukral is still prevalent in various parts of India, particularly in the northern regions, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent, reflecting the diverse tapestry of names and identities that have shaped the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thukral

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

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

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