About Bengal
The surname Bengal is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "bengala," meaning "fire" or "torch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or passionate personality. The surname Bengal may also have been used to describe someone who worked with fire or was associated with a place known for its fires, such as a blacksmith or a person from a region prone to wildfires.
The surname Bengal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bengal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bengal is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bengal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bengal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.