Find out how popular the last name Ahluwalia is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ahluwalia.

Ahluwalia, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ahluwalia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ahluwalia in America

Ahluwalia is the 21868th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ahluwalia surname appeared 1,188 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ahluwalia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ahluwalia to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ahluwalia

The surname Ahluwalia originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region. It is a combination of two words, "Ahlu" meaning master or owner, and "Walia" referring to the village or area of origin. The name is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century during the Mughal Empire.

The Ahluwalia surname is closely associated with the Sikh community, particularly the Ahluwalia Misl, a powerful and influential group of Sikh warriors who played a significant role in the late 18th century. The Misl was founded by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, a prominent leader who led the Sikh resistance against the Afghan rulers of the time.

One of the earliest known references to the Ahluwalia surname can be found in the writings of the Sikh scholar and poet, Bhai Gurdas, who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. He mentioned the name in his verses, indicating its existence during that period.

The Ahluwalias were known for their bravery and military prowess. Several notable individuals from this lineage left their mark on history. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (1718-1783) was a revered Sikh warrior and leader who established the Ahluwalia Misl and played a crucial role in the formation of the Sikh Empire.

Another prominent figure was Fateh Singh Ahluwalia (1772-1849), a Sikh ruler and military commander who served as the Vice-Governor of Kashmir under Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign. He was known for his exceptional leadership and administrative skills.

Maharaja Kharak Singh (1801-1840), the son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was also an Ahluwalia. He ascended to the throne of the Sikh Empire after his father's death and ruled for a short period before being deposed by his son, Sher Singh.

Sardar Harbans Singh Ahluwalia (1890-1967) was a distinguished military officer who served in the British Indian Army and later became the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army after India's independence.

Jagjit Singh Ahluwalia (1935-2021) was a renowned Sikh theologian, historian, and author who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Sikh literature and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ahluwalia

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ahluwalia.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ahluwalia was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ahluwalia has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ahluwalia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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