Explore the Family Name Singhal
The meaning of Singhal
Indian (northern states): Bania and Jain name based on the name of a clan in the Agarwal Bania community meaning ‘leonine’, from Sanskrit simha ‘lion’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Anil, Arun, Arvind, Gopal, Raj, Vipul, Ashok, Pravin, Vijay, Vinod, Ajay, Amit.
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How common is the last name Singhal in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Singhal has significantly increased in the U.S. over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Singhal was ranked as the 32,823rd most common name, while by 2010, it had moved up to the 21,228th spot, reflecting a growth rate of 35.33%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname more than doubled, going from 659 in 2000 to 1,236 in 2010 – an increase of 87.56%. The proportion of people named Singhal per 100,000 residents also rose from 0.24 to 0.42, marking an impressive growth of 75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,823 | #21,228 | 35.33% |
| Count | 659 | 1,236 | 87.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.42 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Singhal
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Singhal surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in this group from 87.10% to 93.28%. Over the same period, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as two or more races dropped dramatically, from 7.13% to 1.54%, a decrease of 78.40%. The proportion of people named Singhal identifying as White fell slightly from 4.55% to 4.13%. Meanwhile, no individuals identified as Hispanic or Black in either census year, though a small fraction (0.49%) reported being American Indian or Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.1% | 93.28% | 7.1% |
| White | 4.55% | 4.13% | -9.23% |
| Two or More Races | 7.13% | 1.54% | -78.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |