Explore the Family Name Bansal
The meaning of Bansal
Indian (northern states): Bania, Jain, and Sikh name, which appears to be related to Sanskrit vamša ‘lineage’, also meaning ‘bamboo’. The Agarwal Banias have a clan called Bansal, as have the Ramgarhia Sikhs. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Rajesh, Anil, Arun, Anju, Krishan, Raj, Satish, Ashok, Ravi, Sudhir, Suresh, Vinay.
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How common is the last name Bansal in the United States?
The surname Bansal saw a significant increase in popularity from the 2000 to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 23,617 on the list of most common surnames, while in 2010 it jumped up to rank 13,893. This represents a 41.17% change in rank position. In terms of count, the number of people with the Bansal surname more than doubled from 1,001 in 2000 to 2,173 in 2010, marking a substantial 117.08% growth. Similarly, the proportion of the Bansal surname per 100k also increased by 100%, from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.74 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,617 | #13,893 | 41.17% |
| Count | 1,001 | 2,173 | 117.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.74 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bansal
In regards to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Bansal surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, this demographic group accounted for 90.11% of the Bansals in 2000 and increased to 94.75% in 2010, indicating a 5.15% change over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 4.7% to 1.98%, showing a 57.87% decrease. The percentage of white individuals also dropped, from 3.7% to 2.3%, a 37.84% decrease. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or Black in either year, but there was a small emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in 2010, representing 0.46% of the Bansals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.11% | 94.75% | 5.15% |
| White | 3.7% | 2.3% | -37.84% |
| Two or More Races | 4.7% | 1.98% | -57.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |