Explore the Family Name Rangwala
The meaning of Rangwala
Indian (Gujarat) and Pakistani: mainly Parsi occupational surname from Hindi or Gujarati rang ‘color’+ wala ‘one who deals in’.
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How common is the last name Rangwala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rangwala has seen a rise in popularity in the United States between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname climbed up from 127,948 to 90,495, marking an upward change of 29.27%. Simultaneously, the count of individuals with this surname increased by a striking 65.85%, jumping from 123 to 204. The proportion of people with the Rangwala name per 100,000 also saw a growth of 40.0%, moving from 0.05 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,948 | #90,495 | 29.27% |
| Count | 123 | 204 | 65.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.07 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rangwala
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Rangwala. The majority of individuals with this surname have been identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 94.12% of the total in 2010, up from 92.68% in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 5.69% in 2000. A new ethnic identity was recorded in 2010 where 3.43% identified as White. There were no records of this surname amongst Hispanics, Blacks, American Indians and Alaskan Natives in both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.68% | 94.12% | 1.55% |
| White | 0% | 3.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |