Explore the Family Name Nagra
The meaning of Nagra
Indian (Punjab): Sikh name for snake worshippers, from Sanskrit or Hindi naag ‘snake’.
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How common is the last name Nagra in the United States?
The surname Nagra has increased in popularity in the United States over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Nagra was the 50,903rd most common surname with a count of 385 and a proportion per 100,000 of 0.14. By 2010, however, its rank had risen to the 32,268th most common surname, with a count of 714 and a proportion per 100,000 of 0.24. This represents a change of 36.61% in rank and an impressive 85.45% increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #32,268 | 36.61% |
| Count | 385 | 714 | 85.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.24 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nagra
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Nagra identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group increased from 80.26% in 2000 to 89.78% in 2010. The number of Nagras identifying with two or more races saw a substantial decrease, from 6.23% to 1.82%. Those identifying as White also decreased from 7.27% to 4.90%, while those identifying as Hispanic declined from 3.90% to 1.68%. The proportion of Black individuals remained fairly consistent at just under 2%, and there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.26% | 89.78% | 11.86% |
| White | 7.27% | 4.9% | -32.6% |
| Two or More Races | 6.23% | 1.82% | -70.79% |
| Black | 2.34% | 1.82% | -22.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 1.68% | -56.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |