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

Vaghela, 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 Vaghela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaghela in America

Vaghela is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaghela surname appeared 331 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 Vaghela.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaghela 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 Vaghela

The surname VAGHELA is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Gujarat. The name can be traced back to the 8th century AD, when the Vaghela dynasty ruled over parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan.

The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vaghela," which means "tiger." This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been a warrior or a hunter known for their bravery and strength, likened to a tiger.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name VAGHELA can be found in the Nausari copper-plate inscriptions, dated around 807 AD. These inscriptions were issued by the Vaghela king, Dantidurga, and provide valuable insights into the history and governance of the dynasty.

The Vaghela dynasty played a significant role in the region's history, with several notable rulers. One of the most famous Vaghela rulers was Karna, who ruled from 1064 to 1094 AD. He is credited with establishing the city of Karnavati, which later became known as Ahmedabad.

Another prominent figure with the surname VAGHELA was Arjunadeva, who ruled from 1262 to 1274 AD. He is known for his patronage of literature and the arts, as well as for his military campaigns against neighboring kingdoms.

In the 14th century, the Vaghela dynasty was eventually overthrown by the Delhi Sultanate, led by Alauddin Khilji. However, the name VAGHELA continued to be used by various communities in Gujarat and surrounding regions.

Over the centuries, the name VAGHELA has undergone several variations in spelling, including Vaghela, Wagela, and Vaghelar. These variations can be found in historical records and manuscripts from different parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Other notable individuals with the surname VAGHELA include Samant Zaveri Vaghela, a prominent merchant and philanthropist from the 16th century, and Manilal Vaghela, a social reformer and educationist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The VAGHELA surname has a rich history and is deeply rooted in the cultural and political legacy of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaghela

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

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

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